yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[HD7 General] spvc500:
I bit the bullet this weekend and actually purchased a HD7 after noticing the bargain basement price of £380 for the phone on O2 PAYG.

Windows phone 7 is pretty cool except that microsoft and/or HTC forgot that this phone sits on your desk in Landscape mode.

What Microsoft need to is enable these changes and it'd be a pretty good phone.

1. enable the start screen to rotate to landscape and scroll horizontally through the tiles.

2. enable zune player to rotate to landscape including the radio.

3. enable the lock screen to convert to landscape if on charge and enable the proximity sensor to flick the screen on to show the current time when you get closer to it.

4. enable custom colour selection of the Accent colour (color for US). (i personally dislike most of the options)

5. enable custom ringers

6. when we touch the top let us turn on and off different connectivity options or a shortcut to the settings - I don't need or want a live tile for this but having to scroll constantly to find settings is hell.

7. make the volume level more visible - volume across the screen not vertically.

8. enable bookmark on zune. I may have video or music that i want to continue where I left off from if I play something else. In fact I do.

What HTC need to do is

1. pump up the volume on the phone. it's got more speakers than the hd2 but so much quieter and this phone is supposed to be a multimedia phone.

2. optional install of your htc font - I fell in love with your font on the desire hd.

3. speed up your notes application launch time. I love the notic board but it took a while to open it when I needed it today.

I'm sure there's many more things but this'll do to start with.
[HD7 General] bukwit:
I believe MS has done a tremendous job In WP7. Sure, there are shortcomings with every first release of new operating systems, however, many of these will no doubt be addressed at some point in its' further development.

I've had the HD7 for a few days - it shows good promise and I've decided to stick with it for as long as possible. A few rough edges but it's got what it takes to be a solid and robust operating system that I believe most would easily adopt.
[HD7 General] ratchetjaw:
Thanks for the input. When you mention volume. How is the ringer volume and text message volume?
[HD7 General] frontieruk:
awful, but the range of tones is appalling tbh and they are all very tinny so it doesn't help. Also the volume being centralised means if you adjust the volume in a game or in the zune player, the ringer gets changed also.
[HD7 General] ratchetjaw:
Oh okay that's no good. Thanks for the info. Is the vibrate strong at least?
[HD7 General] ckacey:
yeah do tell, the vibe on the HD2 is pretty bad compared to the TP2
[Epic 4G General] WhiteWidows:
I need a kernel for wired tether. Was wondering is one was available?
[Epic 4G General] Xerloq:
Shouldn't they all support PDANet? That's what I'm using. Granted, I'm still stock.

Are you having an issue with one?
[Epic 4G General] DevinXtreme:
The newest MixUp ;)
[Epic 4G General] Unknown Zone:
yup the newest Mixup kernel has that support.
[Epic 4G General] Xerloq:
What's the difference between the wireless tether in MixUp and PDANet?
[Epic 4G General] gophergun:
PDAnet requires extra software installed on the PC side of things, whereas everything needed for Wired Tether is already there by default in Windows and Linux distros like Ubuntu. PDAnet's way is also a bit slower and more hackish in my experience.
[Epic 4G General] Xerloq:
Thanks. I'll have to check it out.
[Epic 4G General] mkasick:
On Windows you still need to install the Samsung USB drivers so that Windows will recognize the RNDIS device on the phone, but this is essentially true.

Yes, please do try the latest MixUp kernel. You'll also need the modified version of android-wired-tether that supports the Epic kernel. The step-by-step directions to use the wired tether client are in that thread, although it shouldn't be terribly difficult.

Please do report if you have success with it. I'm looking for confirmation that it works from a few other folks before forwarding the wired-tether patch upstream.
[Epic 4G General] dereknjenny04:
I have used the MixUp Kernel and wired-tether.apk from the thread mentioned above with no issues.
[Epic 4G General] mkasick:
Great! Thanks for letting me know.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Techvir:
Is possible to hack google search to search for files in SD card ?

I have seen apps that will add websites like bing and yahoo to google search app.

Wondering whether its possible to make google search for files in SD card .
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Xeronix:
You would be talking about indexing the files on your SD card, then adding them to the index that google search uses.

I'm sure it's possible, but no one has done it yet. I'll see if I can get onto it soon.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] sitlet:
why not just use a file explorer like astro and search with that?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] SilentMobius:
I believe you want something like this: http://www.androidzoom.com/android_applications/tools/aurora-universal-search_hz.html ties in with the google universal search widget
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Techvir:
This was what i using. But since v 2.2 aurora has stopped searching for files in the sd card.
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mickyman:
I've just flashed my phone with this ROM

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=814091

It was succesfull.

I was checking out the apps and ticked the SGS Toolbox. Ran fine, root permissions fine. but then shows me this:

System remount not supported on this device. Error code: 105

It works fine though.

Is this something to worry about?
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mickyman:
Bring up my post.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] songokussm:
its time for a new phone.

With windows phone 7 coming out, I am curious as to which one, the educated think would be the best in android capability.

My preference would be the LG QUANTUM, as it has a qwerty keyboard.

I am open to other suggestions. HTC seems to have the more hack friendlier phones, but have yet to see a gsm wp7 come from them with a keyboard.

thanks for your input.

PS: Since most of you will ask, I love android. the look feel, and features, however its game suck. So i have an ipad for GAMES, and general browsing, and with the same reasoning I also will be getting a windows 7 phone for GAMES, and because its new/different. According to my wife i'm obsessed. My toy drawer has lots of old gadgets in it (psp, dsi, etc), but who cares what women think!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] m4nu4l:
Get an xbox360 if you want games, smartphone was created not for games. :)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] songokussm:
have one.. now lets try for a realistic response.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] MeOverTrance:
You should get an xbox360
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] JuvenTino.ks:
WTF PEOPLE! stop spamming!

I would wait for The HTC 7 Pro GSM (if you can wait!)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] jackhuny:
It seems to me all you care is game, therefor get another iDevice, if Android games are suck for you WP7 is only worse.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] songokussm:
thanks man, that looks exactly what i am looking for.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] twiztid907:
Id say just wait for xbox 720 (if you can wait!) :)
[G2 and Desire Z General] Crey23:
Hey guys, new here to Android and it millions of bells and whistles....

I have a question, the camera takes agreat pictures, provided that the camera and subject are perfectly still. Any type of movement and you are left with a blur.

I was wondering if this shutter speed is a hardware issue or software? If it's software, is there any patch or build that can be added to a temp rooted phone (VISIONary)?

Or a dumb question....is it a setting that I need to tweak???? right now it's all set to HD, superfine, yara yara yara....all the user settings are on max....

Thanks in advance.
[G2 and Desire Z General] sheek360:
I'm not sure if shutter speed is to blame at all. Seems like all the htc cameras frigging suck. I still have my old n97 and ill tell ya, its pics look way better than any htc android phone. I have an awesome point n shoot. But every now and then I have to use my phone, I don't walk around with my cybershot everywhere I go. I don't expect dslr like quality pics. But I think htc should read a page from nokias book.
[G2 and Desire Z General] asarousi:
I also hope there is a tweak for this. I love the G2 but my Vibrant was reigned supreme on everything picture related. Please let there be a fix, including even the samsung galaxy S camera app.
[G2 and Desire Z General] Crey23:
Wow really???? I tried the vibran, and the main reason I stayed away was because the camera sucked!!!1 and no Flash what gives????

The G@ IMHO is far superior taking pics than the vibrant, but neither trump the camera on my BB8900 with 3.2 MP. I over a thousand pics with that phone....some that have been enlarged to 8.5 x 11 and are hanging on my walls....I can't say that I see myself hanging anything taken with the G2...and that is very unfortunate!!!
[G2 and Desire Z General] asarousi:
Absolutely, the Vibrant camera and software is superior, the camera takes a picture immediately. The application is amazing with touch to focus and several quality presets (panorama sport burst, etc.) It does have a lack of flash which sucks but the night mode almost makes up for it. it feels like forever to take a picture with the G2. like OP said, if the subject of the picture moves within the shutter period, a big blur is the result.
[G2 and Desire Z General] sheek360:
dude I had a vibrant. Its camera takes much better pics than the g2. The vibrants video capture is much smoother and better detailed too. Its still not as good as my old n900 and n97.

I'd kill for a nokia branded android phone. I hope meego flops lol.

Also, I had a curve 8900 and a bold 9700. Worse cameras ever unless u were taking pics of documents. I can honestly say that those blackberrys pics were better than a g1 but no where near as nice as the vibrants.
[G2 and Desire Z General] DToX69:
My N1 took very crisp photos but even with little motion the G2 looks like crap :( there has to be a software fix for this
[G2 and Desire Z General] sheek360:
well now that u mention it, my n1 did take less blurry pics than my g2; but I think the g2's pics look a hair better as long as the subject doesn't move.

The day will come when nude chicks r jumping on a trampoline and I hope for the g2's sake that those pics wont come out blurry. Otherwise it may meet a blender lol
[G2 and Desire Z General] tubaking182:
the G2 has the best camera i have used in a long time on a phone. i have had 6 phones this year alone and the G2 has the best camera out of all of them, and it has flash and a dedicated button on the side. vibrant was one of the phones i had in the past and the lack of flash and dedicated button really bugged me after a while. odds are once we get custom ROMs and CM6 there will be improvements on the camera including touch to focus(the only thing i liked about the vibrant)
[G2 and Desire Z General] SuperFly03:
Same with every phone I've ever had... if you move it the pictures suck.
[G2 and Desire Z General] yelti:
what happens if you disable the autofocus?

This could improve the pictures.
[Galaxy Tab General] NightFire123:
I'm searching a developer who can build an app to read the sensor data oit of the galaxy tab. Cause I wanne know of there is an gyroscope sensor on bord or not, samsung site is a joke with its tec specs. In my mind btw its even not clear what kind of display is build in, s-lcd or more likely a ips, but what kind of ips?

May someone can help me out.

ps:are there any games or apps actually using a gyrocope sensor in android?

Thanks
[Galaxy Tab General] ftgg99:
The display is a first gen ips, aka super tft.
[Galaxy Tab General] NightFire123:
yeah like I thought, because of the battery lifetime
[Galaxy Tab General] ftgg99:
you can find detailed specs here: http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_p1000_galaxy_tab-3370.php

also, the tab has a three-axis gyro sensor
[Galaxy Tab General] NightFire123:
I know that there are some spec out, first it said there would be a AMOLED but now its an ips, so I dont trust extern spec cheets, I wanne se it work!
[Galaxy Tab General] ftgg99:
i am holding it right now and its ips... there are lots of very detailed spec sheets out already - google is your friend!
[Galaxy Tab General] NightFire123:
Im holding it too right now, its not about the display I know that this is an IPS but befor I have not seen the gyro in action I wont trust those specs, whats is their source? Just want to confirm it
[Galaxy Tab General] ftgg99:
Ive used gsmarena for years. They are always correct. Also backed by Sotovik, a analytics company in Russia that belongs to a electronics retail group. They are trusted resources.

Also, online flash games at m.kongregate.com require a hardware sensor to function, you can test it yourself if already own the tab!
[Galaxy Tab General] NightFire123:
I dont think you actually know the difference between accelerometer and gyroscope, like mentioned before: use google!

And pls back to topic, anyone out there who can read the gyroscope data out?
[Galaxy Tab General] ftgg99:
indeed youre right i did not... no need to be snippy however
[Galaxy Tab General] NightFire123:
Sorry if it reached you so, but when someone want to correct me and dont know about what I mean I could became somekind "snippy".

To tell u what a gyro does: it recognises the turning of the phone like when u look around in a n egoshooter with your mouse. The accelerometer can only recognise the g-force of the earth so as you know you have to turn your tab in so position that apps reg. the movement at all. So the compass is what you think of it. You can imagine that the gyro is a kombined compass and a accelerometer, buts its another thing, with all the things compass acc and gyro kombinated you cann do everything like in a pc ego

best to see this iphone video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtube_gdata_player&v=GkO_pGSNH-E
[Galaxy Tab General] Volker1:
According to http://www.isuppli.com the galaxy tab uses the STMicroelectronics L3G4200D, essentially the same chip as in the iphone 4.

The difference between accelerometer and gyroscope is that the former detects translation and the latter rotations. Both are implemented by MEMS integrated circuits.

You can also get information about rotations from the digital compass...
[Galaxy Tab General] NightFire123:
Thanks for that, this was the info I want to hear! Many thanks
[Galaxy Tab General] XNeo2001:
There are several apps in the Android Market for this: Sensor Test (ctsr.android.SensorTest) works fine and shows gyro, too.

I'm more wondering, where the proximity sensor is - on my tab, it never changes value...
[Galaxy Tab General] NightFire123:
all I know taht there is no need of a proximity sensor, or do you want so hold it like a telephone to your ear that the screen has to hybernate? Dont think so ;-)
[Galaxy Tab General] mtorres:
I am the developer of "phone tester". This app allows you to test sensors, wifi, gps, battery, the multitouch screen and gives you information about the system. Currently doesn't support giroscope sensor, but yes in next update, probably in this weekend.
[Galaxy Tab General] Khisha:
it has a gyro. I installed NOVA today, which recognized this ability and asked if I want to use it. I can confirm that I was able to operate the game on the horizontal axis.
[Galaxy Tab General] NightFire123:
sorry for not posting it here, but already knowing that it got one :

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=820006
[Galaxy Tab General] DistortedWisdom:
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=9210740&postcount=1
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] Vilim:
Does anybody knows why do I get a message that metamorph cant load theme because the theme file is mising (the theme file is there, I checked), afther I extract it to android themes, I'm using metamorph pro 1.9.8.1
[myTouch 3G, Magic General] bperolli:
I recently went from Cyanogen Mod 5.0.8 to Cupcake(1.5), and finally un-rooted(I think) to Donut(1.6), all in motivation for Froyo(2.2) for my myTouch 3G. Will I be able to get the update if I already went through a rooting process? Some of the current information:

Build Number: DMD64 (Was COC10 in ROOT)

Model Number: T-mobile myTouch 3G

Firmware Version: 1.6
[myTouch 3G, Magic General] DigitalRawbz:
Yea If Yu Were Rooted Then Unrooted Yu Can Still Get OTA Updates. But if yu unrooted to 1.5 yu have to find a way to upgrade to 1.6 cause 1.6fw doesnt exist anymoe on googles server. once yur on 1.6 yu will ready for 2.2
[myTouch 3G, Magic General] bperolli:
Thanks. And just in case for some reason that I don't get the update by Halloween(10/31), is/will there be a way to manually update it?
[myTouch 3G, Magic General] DonJuan692006:
T-Mobile stated that after the initial push you could call customer support to request them to manually push the update. I think the deadline was originally the 26th but it may have changed.
[myTouch 3G, Magic General] temekio2000:
2.2.1 for the mytouch 3g sucks balls tmobile could have did better if i was you id stay rooted it may run about the same its laggy as hell slow and did i say laggy
[myTouch 3G, Magic General] AdrianK:
It's not tmobile's fault they only have 192mb of ram and an armv6 CPU.

It's an outdated device, they really couldn't have done anything more.
[myTouch 3G, Magic General] temekio2000:
i know i got the G2 im luvn it
[myTouch 3G, Magic General] pReTTyUnG1:
Yea it really is laggy alot of ppl were sayin it was speedy idk wat update they got cause mine is slow as hell
[myTouch 3G, Magic General] bperolli:
I found a thread on the T-Mobile forums on how to manually update to Froyo. I suggest doing this ONLY if you don't automatically receive the update.

Here you go:

http://forums.t-mobile.com/t5/Operating-System-Software/How-To-Manually-Update-to-Froyo/td-p/515941
[myTouch 3G, Magic General] Phateless:
Are you sure about the bolded part? Where did you hear that??
[Desire Accessories] bruno1211:
What case are you using?

I think I'll buy this one:

http://cgi.ebay.com/HARD-RUBBER-CAS...273299?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item3f03f42bd3

What do you say? Is it good? Bad?

Is there a better solution?

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Sent using XDA app from my Desire
[Desire Accessories] MrJiM:
I have one like that. And I modded a moneyclip on the backside. Now its phone cover and wallet 2 in 1. :)
[Desire Accessories] IamMartin:
I have that case. It's really good and doesn't add too much thickness to the phone. It fits well too. I've used two cases with my phone and this us by far the better one.
[Desire Accessories] Blackou:
I'm using an otterbox commuter case. I figured why not spend more to keep my desire nice. Best case I've ever had for ANY phone.

Sent from my US Cellular HTC Desire using the official XDA app!
[Desire Accessories] Kalavere:
You beat me to it, I have the Commuter for my HD2 and Desire, probably the best made case you can get your hands on.
[Desire Accessories] Ramshanker:
I've got a Case Mate Tough, looks pretty good and the protection is excellent.
[Desire Accessories] musclor91:
I use the black case on deal extreme, it fits perfectly on my HTC desire.
[Desire Accessories] bruno1211:
Yeah, it's very nice but costs 32$ more than Hard Rubber case... :)

I can buy headphones for 30$ :)

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[Desire Accessories] nexusepoch:
Noreve Tradition leather case.. Absolutely AWESOME! :D
[Desire Accessories] Roscopcoletrain:
rockin the same! Top notch case!
[Desire Accessories] vnvman:
I got a semi-transparent tpu case, saved my life many times already :o
[Desire Accessories] Yorzua:
Clothes for Desire

Nothing more elegant than the simplicity : black and white leather for my Desire :D

Almost made at the mesure too :cool:

Cheaper than you think : around 17 euros ...
[Desire Accessories] Ninsassin:
using the dcmugen epik case from ebay, so happy with it because it's not a dust magnet
[Desire Accessories] EddyOS:
Official HTC pull tab leather case - I only ever buy OEM ;)
[Desire Accessories] UpSpin:
no case, only a leather bag.
[Desire Accessories] LBTaylor1984:
Case Mate Tough, possibly the best fit i've come across.
[Desire Accessories] xlxl:
my is naked. case makes its sexy body fat and ugly!! :D
[Desire Accessories] SMF_12:
This leather flip case that i order the day before yesterday turned up today and the phone fits nice and snug. i dont expect it to last long, possibly a month or 2? but good for keeping as a spare.

I have a zagg shield and gel case on its way ;)
[Desire Accessories] Latty:
I'm nothing but happy with my Otterbox Commuter for my Desire. +1.
[Desire Accessories] ringer13:
^THIS

the only way to go in my opinion
[Desire Accessories] shnizlon:
Otterbox Commuter case :D
[Desire Accessories] anotherdroid:
just got my shipment of 5 more of these cases for the wife and I. hard to come by the hard shells here in Thailand so i just ordered 5 colors from some dude on ebay. they are tough, slim and they feel great in your hand. and dirt cheap. click for bigger pic:
[Desire Accessories] noobandroid:
im using capdase's flip top leather case
[Desire Accessories] mrsaws:
Hi there mind to share the link of this ebay case? Want to give this case a try. :)
[Desire Accessories] jerrol:
just bought this one:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/iTALKonline...7Y/ref=sr_1_26?ie=UTF8&qid=1288550200&sr=8-26

usually a crappy black silicone case
[Desire Accessories] Yorzua:
Nice collection of suits for your precious ;)
[Desire Accessories] toyface:
I don't have a case on mine and I'm doing fairly well, not a mark on it and had it three months now and I use it all the time, if I did have one though I'd definitely go for those barely there types so how are they?

Off-topic, what is that amazing retro beauty on that Desire screen on your MacBook's screen? With the Nes layout? Is it a game or a wallpaper/theme if so please PM me with links or more info (to keep the post as on topic as poss of course :) )
[Desire Accessories] noobandroid:
My Case-Mate Tough is on the way
[Desire Accessories] keekje:
got Case Mate Barely There on my desire
[Desire Accessories] BeeGee_Tokyo:
Rubber Coating Shell Jacket

Today I saw a nice 2 set package at Yodobashi camera. And it was cheap, only 1980 Yen (~17 Euro) for the shell and a screen protector from ray-out. I chose the RT-HX06C3/R which is red, but they have black ones as well.

You can find a short review on my blog.
[Desire Accessories] gRoberts:
I got mine from http://www.dcmugen.com/

http://cgi.ebay.com/GEL-BLACK-Soft-...848408?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item45f5660958

I won't be going anywhere else for my future cases too. I've had two from this company so far and both of my phones are as new.
[Desire Accessories] dawo5010:
Otterbox Defender series. Nothing else offers me the protection I need.

Don't get that eBay case. I got it free when buying the phone and it sucks. (maybe because I work under harsh conditions?)
[Desire Accessories] ambivalent-one:
Case-mate barely there case. I love this thing.

http://www.case-mate.com/HTC-Desire-Cases/Case-Mate-HTC-Desire-Barely-There-Cases.asp
[Desire Accessories] darkwater13:
Mine's still naked :P Got mine a few weeks after launch and been using nonstop, not a scratch on it, screen or backing. I've tried a few but haven't found one i feel comfortable using ;)
[Desire Accessories] aka2:
Wonder if I am to buy one as well. Will look into the suggested ones!
[Desire Accessories] mrsaws:
Currently i'm using black perforated/nett case. It doesn't gives full protection but looks quite good. Will use this while still looking around for other cases. Cheers. :)