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[GT540 Optimus Android Development] jakebriggs:
Hi All

So, I am a little confused about how to replace my kernel. My mate has a nexus one, and his boot loader allows him to load a kernel from USB into ram to test it which is pretty sweet. If its broken, just power cycle and it gone.

I have managed to compile a gt540 kernel from the sources provided by LG, with some extra modules - hid bluez, iptables, cifs and usb host. But I am at a loss as to how to test this.

From what I can gather, the boot loader is separate from the internal file system. Obviously the nexus one has an awesome boot loader already, but I can't make my gt540 load a boot loader screen.

I had a look at (but didn't install) ClockworkMod Recovery but that doesn't look like it will help me either. I don't want to just replace the zImage kernel file on the filesystem with my new built one by hand, and reboot - if it goes wrong how do I get the old one back?

Is there anyway to have both the kernels on the device, and choose which on to load just like a big-boy computer? I am currently running Quarx 2.1 Black Edition ROM.

Sorry if this has been answered elsewhere, I had a pretty good look and couldn't find anything.

My whole goal is to be able to get some hardware buttons talking to my phone so I can play snes :D If I can't get an hid bluetooth profile going so i can use a bluetooth keyboard, I'll use usb host mode with a hacked up joypad with batteries inside (if the usb port doesn't supply power).
[GT540 Optimus Android Development] flyboyovyick:
I think that it would have to be on like a memory card. Maybe some software that when you boot your phone, it will give you the option to boot from phone or memory card. That would be good! Like a bootable dvd in a computer, gives you the option to boot from it or not.
[GT540 Optimus Android Development] jakebriggs:
Right, I worked it out. I didn't realise what "fastboot" mode was for. The rom I have installed has a fastboot already, so I turned the phone off and held volume up, search, and power all at once until the fastboot screen appeared.

Then, I plugged in my phone to usb and waited a few seconds running "./fastboot devices" - the fastboot command comes from somewhere, I am not sure where.

The output was :

jakbri@osama:~/android-sdk-linux_x86/tools$ ./fastboot devices
????????????	fastboot
jakbri@osama:~/android-sdk-linux_x86/tools$

Then, I ran the command:

jakbri@osama:~/android-sdk-linux_x86/tools$./fastboot boot ~/android-ndk-r4b/GT540_OpenSource_V2.1/kernel/arch/arm/boot/zImage

and it appeared to boot the kernel I built :D

I haven't confirmed that the kernel is the correct one, but at least I have a process that /should/ work. I need to recompile the kernel with a different version.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mattinky11:
Is there any way to do this? I hate the slide down lockscreen as it always answers when I slide it out of my pocket....maybe not always, but ALWAYS when its someone I don't want to talk to! Lol. I searched put found nothing. Any info would be greatly appreciated...
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] brian m:
It is possible if you change the alignment in the appropriate xml file.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] ElAguila:
I was wondering if anybody was using security software on their Evo. I like some of the options available with the lookout mobile security like the phone locator. But I am not sure about the idea of running anti virus

From My FRESHly unRevoked
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] drmacinyasha:
I use Lookout for the siren, locator, and antivirus, and then use autowipe to remotely wipe my phone+SD card in case it's lost, assuming that the Exchange remote-wipe feature doesn't work. :)
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] snandlal:
Ya lookout is good
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] mprunty:
Lookout is your best bet. Been using it ever since i was on at&t and had the blackjack 2.
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TheBionicChef:
Right, I'm really confused?

Not with all the flashing, branding, debranding and all that jazz, That's easy. I got my x10 in the UK, On the Orange network.

I've had it ages and didn't really look at the box or under thebattery whether it was an x10a or x10i until recently. On the phone it said the firmware was x10a but when I checked the box etc I noticed it says x10i. It's flashed to x10i firmware now and global generic blah blah blah.

When I first tried SUES I got the not being able to update deal but now I can, I've used it a few times. Anyone any ideas on it and what it's meant to be lol?
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gavriel18:
The difference between the two are the 3g bands they support. X10a supports att's 3g. X10i supports t-mobile. In the USA at least.
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TheBionicChef:
Thanks dude, but I did know this.

I was more confused as to why the firmware was x10a while meant to be x10i
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SXUsr:
Did you flash the X10a rom to it? All UK phones should be X10i.
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TheBionicChef:
I used Bin4ry's root method and and flashed it to the x10i firmware, I couldn't get SUES to work with it at first and was going to try and flash it back to x10a but then it started working and is fine now.
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SXUsr:
If you followed every step then that's why it ended up as an X10a, and as far as I know SEUS won't run if you've flashed a to i or vice versa.
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TheBionicChef:
No it was x10a to start with and i've flashed it to x10i now
[EVO 4G Accessories] dee32181:
I was just looking at seidio's site and stumbled across this case. I like the coverage it provides to the phone, the only thing i dont like is that the kickstand isnt accessible in this case. Can we have someone go to seidio dot com and post a like to the case please. And does anyone know when this case is being released.
[EVO 4G Accessories] spyngamerman:
I just received my extended batteries and can't wait for this to be released cause my phone is naked till then

they did just update the pictures for the case ;)

http://www.seidioonline.com/product-p/bd5-hkr5hev4x.htm
[EVO 4G Accessories] phatmanxxl:
Dang I want one, but 70 freaking dollars? Im a lavish spender but thats just too much. Id pay 25 max for a holster, maybe some will come out on ebay for less soon.
[EVO 4G Accessories] spyngamerman:
Thats the extended case( plus rugged addon) ,screen protector, holster for 70$ not bad in my opinion
[EVO 4G Accessories] lovethyEVO:
I'm already half-way there. I'll just pick up the extended rugged by itself when it's available on amazon. Finally an otterbox type shell for the extended battery.
[EVO 4G Accessories] robpet2:
thats not a bad deal.. might order this after i get me a 16gb mirco sd card.. 8gb isnt enough
[EVO 4G Accessories] firemedic1343:
Tempting, but my current Seido Rugged(normal battery size case), is falling apart and so is the one on my wife's Evo. It still is tempting though...
[EVO 4G Accessories] Got_Evo?:
I pulled the 16g SD card from the epic I had for two weeks, before exchanging it for the evo. My evo now has the 16g SD that I kept from the epic. I shoved an 4g SD in it before return. Kid at best buy didnt even notice.:D
[Desire HD General] funnyclub:
Hey guys my DHD is from vodafone Ireland its unbranded as far as I know.

When I am on the internet browser there is vodafone mobile symbols up the top and on the bottom. Its quite annoying really they are giving me these options:

1/ is a arrow pointing down.

2/Home

3/fit

at the bottom theres:

1/ a arrow pointing up

2/ help

To be honest i would rather not have these and I didnt notice them when I 1st got the phone.

I have tried downloading opera and dolphin since and they seemed to have issues running so I deleted them. Since I tried to get them my normal browser seems different than before.

Do annoying else have similar issues?
[Captivate General] Picsman:
Q: Why do I frequently end up going to a quick search when I hit the home or back keys? :confused:

I have a stock Capitvate running 2,1-update1 / i897UCJH7. FWIW, I'm using the Swype keyboard. I have a number of apps installed. This unit seems perfect in every way (GPS and everything else) except for the following:

Frequently, when I press either the "home" or "back" key, I end up looking at the keyboard and a "Quick Search Box" rather than the home screen or the previous screen. That's not right but even worse, it often appears I am in a loop; pressing either key again frequently does not take me back a screen or to the home screen.

This may be associated with Vlingo. If I force stop Vlingo, the problem is decidedly less frequent but it still occurs. Vlingo tech support will only say their program should run on any Eclair unit although they do not specifically support the Captivate.

I have disabled all of the search options on the phone thinking search is popping up by design. I suppose I could uninstall Vlingo for a final test but I thought if I stopped the program that would eliminate it from consideration.

Maybe I'm missing something somewhere and I'd appreciate your helping me figure out what it is. Thanks in advance.

= Ron
[Captivate General] alphadog00:
If you do full reset and run the phone with no apps installed and it still occurs, it is the phone and you should exchange it for a new one. Others have experienced this, and many times the only recourse is replacing the phone.
[Captivate General] jc2470:
restore it first
[Captivate General] Nerz:
I had that happen on one that got lost. I thought it was from staying in my pocket and stuff pressing up against the buttons and wearing them out.
[Vibrant General] Shack544:
lncoming messages disappear in a day or so. Why is this, and is there some way to change the default on retention. I haven't found one, and only happy that they remain steadfast on the computer, which is the original base for both my accounts. Otherwise, this would be a serious prob.
[Vibrant General] cyberpyr8:
What is your setting for filtering out emails set for? You can specify 1 filtering. That's what it sounds like.
[Vibrant General] Shack544:
Ok, where can I find this option for filtering? Specific instructions are appreciated!
[Vibrant General] down8:
Gmail > Settings > Labels >Days to Sync

EMail > Account Settings > Amount to Sync

Quite logical locations, actually....

-bZj
[Vibrant General] Shack544:
Sounds logical, but that option isn't available in that location on this phone :(
[Nexus One Android Development] dlb92:
Since PS3 controllers use bluetooth to connect, can we find a way to turn the phone into a fancy touch screen remote for the ps3?
[Nexus One Android Development] paolobacci:
I'd really love that
[Nexus One Android Development] bfgarzilla9k:
I've been wondering kind of the same thing but just the opposite. I want a way to connect the ps3 controller to our phone like we can do with Wii remotes. I think that would be kind of nice :-)

Sent from my iPhone 4
[Nexus One Android Development] drrogern:
+1

agree!
[Nexus One Android Development] jruweaver:
I hope someone takes this project on I'd definitely pay for this...
[Nexus One Android Development] gotwake424:
Would for sure pay for this!

Features that I would like to see

-Movie mode. gives all the option like fast forward rewind, title etc

-controller mode. all controls mapped onto the screen.
[Nexus One Android Development] knightnz:
Pretty sure the phone would need better HID support before this would work wouldn't it? It would be pretty handy though. My old Sony Ericsson W900 had some quite good custom Bluetooth HID profiles in it which I used to control various devices which was pretty handy, the equivalents for Android all seem to be server/client WiFi based things.

I suspect there may be improved HID support in Gingerbread, so we might be lucky and it becomes relatively straightforward to implement then.
[Nexus One Android Development] bewA:
I'd love this but i think the ps3 uses proprietary bluetooth calls not that has stopped people before :)
[Nexus One Android Development] knightnz:
Nope, PS3's bluetooth is pretty standard. You can sync a regular Bluetooth keyboard or mouse with it and they work fine. Their media remote might use some odd signals, but you can duplicate what you need with the right keys on a keyboard profile.
[Nexus One Android Development] [-o']:
Yeah, I want this! :)
[Nexus One Android Development] cred05:
I like this.

How about taking it one step further and allowing remote desktop like you can with the PSP?
[Nexus One Android Development] dubyajaysmith:
I believe that's what is being done with open remote play now. I have that running on my laptop instead of my cfw'ed PSP.
[Nexus One Android Development] jruweaver:
I'm pretty sure this has been done with the Nokia N900/Maemo. So wouldn't a port be feasible? Like with psfreedom?
[Nexus One Android Development] Kiserai:
Adding in my support for any dev who jumps on this. I've been wanting this ever since I got a PS3 but nobody seems to want to make it work.

Since the PS3 will work with a regular keyboard and mouse, all that should be required (theoretically) is to set your phone to think it's a BT keyboard with a trackpad built in. I would love to be able to tie my phone's BT to my PS3 and use it as a trackpad to navigate the browser or use the android keyboard to be able to type quick messages to friends. The onscreen PS3 keyboard is a joke.

I can see a lot of PS3 owners spending at least $5.00 for something like this. Hell, throw it in the market and watch the money roll in. I just wish somebody would create the app...
[Nexus One Android Development] dumb donkey:
i'd pay for an app like this too.... just putting that out there :D
[Epic 4G General] Spectral8x:
I have the battery status widget but I am looking for the other two. The bigger concern is the weather widget. I

REALLY

want that widget and have had no luck finding it.

Please help me out!! Lol.
[Epic 4G General] raylusk:
Don't know about that particular weather widget but Fancy Widget combines a clock and weather widget.
[Epic 4G General] Spectral8x:
I have beautiful widgets but I want JUST that weather widget to move around.
[Epic 4G General] spiicytuna:
The weather one is "Weather Forecast Widgets v2." You'll need to pay to get the skin + transparency shown in the above screenshot.

The clock is "Digital Clock Widget" and is free.

and, in case someone searches or comes upon this thread;

The battery widget is: "battstatt" and free as well.

'tuna
[Epic 4G General] AndrewZorn:
How does everyone change Digital Clock Widget to actually look good? I can't figure out how to access any sort of option.
[Windows Phone 7 General] arturobandini:
Hello,

I have this little problem with my Avatar. I customized my xbox avatar directly on my WP7 phone.

Unfortunately I selected the wrong avatar, which I don't like.

Now I don't know how to change it or reset it. :( I am only proposed to change its name.

Thanks for ur kind help.

[EDIT: Ok, I found it. I can modify the Avatar from my PC only.]
[Windows Phone 7 General] powersquad:
you can't change your gamertag once you have selected one. you can alter your avatar's look but cannot change the name. on xbox 360 you have to pay 800points to change your gamertag. this is to stop people from changing their gamertags every hour. this is no different to you not being allowed to alter your username on email services/forums.

edit - you can edit your avatar from your wp7 as well. you need to download the free xbox live extras app from the marketplace.
[Windows Phone 7 General] arturobandini:
Thanks powersquad ;)
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] jsoldo:
Hey all,

TMobile HD2

ChuckyRom

Froyostone 3.2

Everything runs fine and then after a reboot (or sometimes not), apps start to not work and I have to force close them. Or app settings get lost, or I get "application is no longer installed on your phone".

A re-install of the apps temporary fixes it, but they crash again after a certain point.

Any ideas why this happens / fixes?

Thanks!

Jon
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] hastarin:
1. If you're running an overclocked/undervolted kernel, then don't!

2. Try not to reset the phone in Android. Make sure you shut it down.

3. Run "fix_permissions" for a shell. (Google if you don't know how).
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] jsoldo:
I always shutdown my phone (unless it resets on its own which hapened a few times).

Not running an other kernel than what froyostone 3.2 came with.

"fix_permissions" looked like it would have worked, but no dice. I ran it and restarted the phone and more force errors appeared.

I guess its time to start fresh again. Can anyone recommend a different build than darkstone's? (mdeejay, etc...)
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] jcsy:
this happened to me when i formatted with 64KB on FAT32

i rebuilt my whole android on 32KB on FAT32 and everything is working fine
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Julianmgn:
Hey was wondering if we could use swapper 2 with our vibrants?
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tissle:
It's pointless.

Vibrant has enough ram.
[Epic 4G Android Development] KellyLewis3985:
After the installation and the first time you setup the vncserver. You have to use this command everytime to start the vncserver again.

rm -rf /tmp/.X*

export USER=root

vncserver -geometry 1280x800

New links.

Ubuntu

http://db.tt/4z8uDst

New Scripts.

http://db.tt/lDjNNQn

Were working on a fix for this.

Here is the latest update. I dont know if its going to work for everyone. I suggest creating a folder inside the ubuntu folder to put the scripts you have in. Unzip this and replace the scripts in the ubuntu folder.

Please make a backup.

If you have any issues please post. Your input helps us make this better for you.
[Epic 4G Android Development] Deleted member 2173701:
Yeah I'm on this as soon as I leave buffalo wild wings.
[Epic 4G Android Development] 4wesome:
going to sleep soon for school in the morning, also will try tomorrow. naaao this is epic!
[Epic 4G Android Development] ragnarokx:
Since this is a full operating system, what are the chances or installing silverlight and being able to stream netflix?

Sent by a little green robot
[Epic 4G Android Development] BThomas22x:
As Of Right Now, The Internet Is Having Issues On This One, But Kellylewis And I Have Already Scripted Another Version Of Ubuntu And It Is Internet Compatible :). We're Running It Now To Get The Bugs Worked Out And Will Have It Up Soon. After That, You Can Try To Download Whatever You Want, Considering It's An OS, And See If It Works... I Have Not Tested Downloading Anything.

The New Ubuntu Will Come As A Update, So Install This One The Way I've Instructed, And The Update Will Simply Replace The Files. The New One Is Faster, Internet Compatible, And Nicer Looking All Together. This One Still Works, But Please Be Patient For The Update. Thanks Everyone.
[Epic 4G Android Development] Vertig0:
No matter what I do Im stuck here...

I get "VNC connection failed!" on any port.

TIA for any help! thanks.
[Epic 4G Android Development] BThomas22x:
First, Exit From The Terminal Emulator, And Open It Back Up. Type "su" Then "Bootubuntu" Without Any Other Commands. It Should Boot It Up Still And Then When You Get The Localhost Prompt, Type "Exit" And "Bootubuntu" Again. This Time It Should Come Up Localhost:2 ...As Long As You Copied My Code, It Should Have Put The VNC Server In The Boot File So When Ubuntu Was Booted Up, It Would Automatically Start The Server. Anyways, When You Get "localhost:2" Change Your Port To 5902. Do That And Let Me Know What Happens.
[Epic 4G Android Development] infamousjax:
Why Do You Type Like This? It's Really Annoying!
[Epic 4G Android Development] BThomas22x:
Because That's How I Type... You Aren't Required To Look At This Thread, So If It Bothers You, Just Hit The Back Button. Otherwise, How I Type Should Be Of No Importance, So If You Want Ubuntu, Run The Script To Get It And You'll Never Have To Worry About How I Type Ever Again. It's Completely Up To You.
[Epic 4G Android Development] Deleted member 2173701:
most excellent. hooks up without a glitch or a hangup or anything!

is lxde the only desktop you have used? would other replacement desktops work? im not saying lets throw gnome on there...but i wonder how it would run...takes a minute to get used to but runs like a champ!

so could this really the first step and getting the phone to fastboot into a ubuntu partition?
[Epic 4G Android Development] KellyLewis3985:
If you like this one YOUR gonna love the next one. Its so much faster and looks amazing.
[Epic 4G Android Development] KellyLewis3985:
Why would you come in to someones thread that has worked hard to give to the community and bash them? It makes no sense unless your jealous of him. Go whine about something else somewhere else. Thank you and have a nice day.
[Epic 4G Android Development] BThomas22x:
Here Are Some Screen Shots From The Next Ubuntu Version We're Working On ...Isn't It Gorgeous??

Give Us Some Feedback And Let Us Know What You Think ;)
[Epic 4G Android Development] KellyLewis3985:
This guy mr im going to bed. Lol wait until you see what im doing.
[Epic 4G Android Development] KellyLewis3985:
I figured for all the skeptics I would put a bad pick up of the next update. Especially when it says drocap2 in it.
[Epic 4G Android Development] bagelicious:
SERIOUSLY? THAT IS NOT BASHING HIM. WHEN PEOPLE YELL AND SCREAM BY TYPING IN ALL CAPS IT IS JUST AS ANNOYING, DON'T YOU AGREE? HE WAS JUST POINTING OUT THAT TYPING THE WAY HE DOES IS A PAIN IN THE ASS TO READ. IF YOU CAN'T UNDERSTAND THAT THEN YOU MAY BE RETARDED. JUST LIKE PEOPLE WHO TYPE IN ALL CAPS. THANK YOU.
[Epic 4G Android Development] mkasick:
Because it legitimately detracts from the quality of an otherwise fine thread.

Also, it would be helpful if the landscape screenshots could be rotated so the text is right-side up. Thanks!
[Epic 4G Android Development] wjsmaggle:
Just a noob question before I start... This only runs after you've booted it from the terminal emulator? As in your phone is still running all its original phone software (and by this I don't mean stock software, just phone software in general, custom or otherwise) and this is something you can boot on top of that? Maybe my terminology is wrong here, but that's at least how it appeared to work to me and I just wanted to check! Thanks!
[Epic 4G Android Development] Deleted member 2173701:
yeah it pretty much runs as a virtual machine on top of android...i only tested it and everything but android is always running...it grabs data and internet from the phones 3g/4g connection.
[Epic 4G Android Development] epicroot:
Well don't know how much this helps but I've found the stcok bootloader... maybe this can give us an idea where to start

Bm|1 is the primary bootloader bm|2 - bm|4 are files bootloader uses and bm|5 is the secondary boot loader which passes necassry arguments to linux.......... these are partitions in the system files... just do a system dump or you could possibly use root explorer [havnt tried it] to view them....

Maybe there could be some changes to the coding to allow us to do what wed like.... idk just a lil research don't really know if I'm headed in the right direction or not with this..

Any imput is welcome
[Epic 4G Android Development] harrybozack:
Very good idea...
[Epic 4G Android Development] epicroot:
Technically it is still possible there has to be a way to run ubuntu without it beng in vm..... In theory if the phone would boot str8 int ubuntu { the coding to do this is probably a pain in the ass} it wouldn't have to be in a vm...

Hell ubuntu should just make a mobile version and let us port it to the galaxy s line . Now that would be easier

Ahh oh well I'm just rambling on now.

Bthomas I sent u an email earlier about the one click lag fix...

Chec your mail whenu get a chance
[Epic 4G Android Development] BThomas22x:
It really is a good idea, but like I said, wed have to dev it to run directly off the phone to have a boot option... and the cons are, if we did that, you'd lose phone capabilities until you rebooted back to the android os...