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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] NipsMSU:
I haven't had a chance to test this in any other Exchange environments, but I did manage to get my Droid on 2.2 (no, not 2.2.1, so the Exchange fixes had not yet gone into place) our Exchange 2010 (SP1) without having to modify or replace my email.apk. I simply had to go to Settings > Location & Security > Set up screen lock > PIN and enforce a 7-digit pin to unlock my Droid. I was then able to setup my mail profile. Once it was setup, I disabled the PIN requirement, and everything still worked fine.

I work in IT, and I know our sysadmins pretty well. They were actively working on getting Android devices on Exchange 2010 at the time, so they may have put in a fix that made my own fix a pure coincidence. Still, the problem with older email.apk apps not working seems to be directly related to policy requirements on Exchange 2010 that didn't exist in previous versions of Exchange. My theory is that the new policy checks for certain security settings and that enforcing a PIN to unlock the phone somehow satisfies this policy requirement.

As I said, this may not work for you, and it may be a coincidence on my part. I'm quite curious if this fix works for you so I can advertise this to our end users when we migrate the rest of our faculty and staff (I work at a university) to Exchange 2010.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] slyguy2000:
I have also noticed that Email 2.3 also breaks my ability to use the camera as a video recorder... can anyone else confirm this?
[Captivate General] overkillogi:
When I'm writing a text and I get another text at the same time, the phone lags a little bit. I know its not much of a big deal but its annoying. I had the same problem with my 2007 Blackberry. But this is the Captivate. yes, I have OCLF installed and scored a 2200+ benchmark. I'm just slightly irritated that one of (if not the) the most powerful phones on the market can lag when just receiving a text. Also, I use handcent and not the stock messaging app.

Does this happen to you guys too?
[Captivate General] MikeyMike01:
It lags when you do a lot of things...
[Captivate General] overkillogi:
Well, I wish it didn't :/
[Vibrant Accessories] steveyoo97:
Sorry if this has already been asked, but the search function is down right now.

I'd LOVE to have a wood or bamboo case for my Vibrant like the way these iphone cases are made: grovemade.com

Anyone have a lead or know someone that will make custom cases out of wood or bamboo?
[Vibrant Accessories] vballrkc:
wow i went to that site and all i can say is wow. that is amazing. i have never seen anything like that for the vibrant but if you find anything let me know! i'm thinkiing of trying it out myself, i'm may be able to make something liek that, minus the laser engraving, it would be just wood, simple but could be cool.
[Vibrant Accessories] merchomini:
woooooooow. That plain wood amber case is soooo tight. i would definately drop the cash to have one of those that thing looks amazing. My guess would be it would be way more difficult to do a case for the vibrant tho. Iphone 4 is pretty simple and symmetrical. Vibrant is curvy, and has that hump on the bottom of it, i like the way it looks but making a case out of bamboo would be difficult.
[Vibrant Accessories] EckoInLasVegas:
It would be GREAT to see some Android logos and guys on that. Wonder how well it holds up to water (washing it) and dropping (breakage)....
[Vibrant Accessories] darksandz93:
If it's Oak im sure it can take a fall its really tough not like that pine crap. As long as it has a good finish on it like Polycrylic or some type of clear coat, it'll be water-proof. I'm definately interested in something like this, I would make one but sadly I don't have access to any woodshop equipment anymore.
[Vibrant Accessories] vballrkc:
ok guys, i posted a week ago that i was thinking about trying to make one of these, and i'm pretty serious about it now. I'm no expert, but i've helped build a few houses and random jobs here and there so i've worked with wood alot. Never anything this small and precise though. I've been gathering up tools and bits for the wood work and i'm about to get started. I can't find any bamboo but i'm probably gonna use oak...we'll see how it goes, may take a week, may take 23 years, who knows. I'll definately post pics when i'm done though. the trickiest part is definately gonna be the hump on the back at the bottom.
[Vibrant Accessories] itskohler:
I sure hope they start making these. those things are sexy
[Vibrant Accessories] Miami_Son:
Never mind.
[Vibrant Accessories] brian_v3ntura:
iPhone gets all the cool accessories -_-
[Vibrant Accessories] EckoInLasVegas:
^^^^That's because the iPhone users are Fashionistas (i.e.: Fruit-Booters)
[Vibrant Accessories] brian_v3ntura:
well call me a fashionista becuz i want some cases that actually look decent on my vibrant.. no just some generic stuff.
[Vibrant Accessories] Sane1:
If it's just the look you want why not try vinyl shelf paper/contact paper? That stuffs pretty durable, cheap and you can get it in oak, bamboo, whatever you want.
[Vibrant Accessories] xriderx66:
Go green guys! Save the environment.

Environment my ass.
[Vibrant Accessories] SamsungVibrant:
Email them at hello@grovemade.com and ask them to consider making wooden cases for the Vibrant. More people that contact them, meaning more potential customers, the more reason they would consider making it for us.
[Vibrant Accessories] ihackyourtech:
Back case?

http://mobile.brando.com/samsung-i9000-galaxy-s-woody-patterned-back-case_p05847c1111d004.html

Better than nothing I guess.
[Vibrant Accessories] darksandz93:
you mean wood veneer? like wood skin right? I've used the stuff on little boxes I've made and it looks beautiful but the tricky part is when you glue it to the wood you want to put it on top of you need something HEAVY to be on top of the ENTIRE thing otherwise it has air pockets and curls up with makes it a real ***** to fix.
[Vibrant Accessories] aznxenon:
but I want real wood! So if I'm about to jinx something, I can knock on my phone.
[Vibrant Accessories] steveyoo97:
@vballrkc:

Hey man keep us all updated!

You'd be QUITE popular here if you can pull it off!
[Vibrant Accessories] IJezvahted:
If someone started making these, i would definitely go in on buying one. I'm pretty bummed that all the high quality cases and accessories are only for iphone, where's the android love?? :P
[Vibrant Accessories] s15274n:
^

Apple = 1 design

Android = multiple designs and different manufacturers

It's a good and bad thing for us.

I just got the seidio case and hate it. I would love to see a legit case like the one in the op too.
[HD2 General] tooter1:
I am using this build and I got a notice that an OTA Update is ready to install.

I looked at it in the download folder it says:

OTA_Bravo_Froyo_HTC_WWE_2.29.405.2-2.10.405.2_R_P_release8gn61bgo3rswcw24.zip

Has anyone else got this? I'm sure it can't be installed....right?
[HD2 General] X plosive:
You might want to post this question in the thread belonging to the Rom you are using, which if im not mistaken is an Android port. Good luck.
[HD2 General] tooter1:
I think I did put it in the wrong section. Maybe the mods can move it to the correct section?

Thanks
[HD2 General] juggs:
Ignore it. It won't work.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bengzter:
Dear pals,

I have this issue of i am unable to log in and syn my HD2 with Microsoft MYphone website.

I follow the instructions to remove and re-install the program but it hang at the step 4 of the whole installation. Soon after i realised that my marketplace is unable to log in too.

I need to back my HD2 stuff before i do a hard reset thus will like to seek your kind advice.

Thank you.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bengzter:
dear pals..

kindly advice urgently as my hd2 realli need a hard reset n i dun want to lose all my sms and tasks.

thanks
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] johnerz:
pimbackup ver 2.8, it has a link on this site somewhere :)
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] leepriestenator:
I've had the same problem with MyPhone. I just checked it now and it looks like my phone hasn't had a successful sync since late Octorber. All I get is an error message saying my Windows Live ID / Password might be wrong.

I tried to stop the service and change my login credentials but neither option works giving me the same error.
[Droid Incredible Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Epicardium:
Just what the title asks. I am currently on the Senseless Revolution (awesome ROM, btw), but I feel like the camera shots may not be as good as I've seen on other ROMs, such as AOSP ones. My memory is hazy though, so I'm wondering if anyone has any experience on this or has compared different ROMs side by side for picture quality.
[Droid Incredible Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jbeitel:
i have no documented proof but i have read a few posts where people were complaining that the incredible camera wasn't as clear as the evo camera. i am using the evo camera right now that i d/l'd but i havent compared anything.
[HD7 General] dynomite16:
Can I not use my subscription through 3g? When I go to the marketplace it says I have to buy the song for 99cents or use a credit..
[HD7 General] adesonic:
I you tap and hold you get the option to download and it will stay on your device until your subscription expires, wmpoweruser or wpcentral (can't remeber which) has a good explanation of how this "hidden" feature works.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] jerrygon:
Anybody get the new update yet? This thing looks awesome...

http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/06/google-maps-for-mobile-5-unveiled-adds-dynamic-map-drawing-and/
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] nkawal:
it comes out next year....give it a few weeks
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Jeremiah239:
From Engadget "The update is due out in the "coming days," according to Rubin."
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] david279:
It will be out in a couple days. Offline maps is the best part of this.
[G Tablet General] Mrbobrowitz:
Dear Forums,

As we all know, the key to having a truly customizable device is having the source for their builds, and as we also all know, Viewsonic has not released the source code for their Gtablet.

If we all find the correct email to contact, much like all other companies they will be pressured into releasing the source to the community.

Let's get this done.

LETTER

Dear Viewsonic,

We are aware your company has directed many customers calling for technical support to the gTablet sub-forum of xda-developers

http://xdaforums.com/forumdisplay.php?f=841

Please consider listening to what the community as asking for.

By using the Linux Kernel in your device you are required by the Free Software Foundation's General Public License (GPLv2) to release the source code for the kernel. If there is any proprietary software involved in said code, then you have the right to protect your investment, and not include that with the source release.

We are entitled to the source to change our tablets in the way we see fit with the full understanding that when we modify our tablets software we remove ourselves from any sort of warranty you may offer.

Furthermore, we would like an open dialog between with your developers concerning the software which is shipped with the gTablet. It well known among the community that the return rate for the gTablet is unnaturally high. The version of Android developed by Tap n Tap does not provide a positive user experience for the average user. By this time you should be aware of such feedback coming from the main distributors of the gTablet, Sears and Staples. This situation will only continue to get worse as detailed professional reviews of this product begin to circulate around the Internet. One such review I am referring to will be posted to Anandtech.com in the next few days.

http://www.anandtech.com/show/4054/first-look-viewsonic-gtablet-and-tegra-2-performance-preview

Barnes and Noble has released a Software Development Kit as well as source code to enable the community to make the Nook Color the best product it can be.

http://www.barnesandnobleinc.com/press_releases/2010_oct_26_nook_developer.html

Please follow their example. By working together we can make the gTablet a real competitor in the burgeoning tablet marketplace.

Sincerely,

The gTablet Community from xda-developers.com
[G Tablet General] Nospin:
I'll second that. Not sure what we can do, but they should be reminded.
[G Tablet General] xmr405o:
Viewsonic's main website has a support tab that you can send inquiries. Do you think it would get to the right place if we used that?
[G Tablet General] mdwalker@yahoo.com:
The email avenue did not work for me

I tried using the email tech support method for the web site; got this response back:

Dear Mr. Walker,

Thank you for contacting ViewSonic Technical Support.

I apologize but as much as I wanted to assist you with it, the product that you are inquiring about is handled by a different technical department.

You may contact them by calling 1-866-501-6405 between 8am-5pm PST, Monday through Friday.

If you have other technical concerns, feel free to contact us again. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to assist you.

Sincerely,

Josef

ViewSonic Technical Support

(800) 688-6688 (USA)

(866) 463-4775(Canada)
[G Tablet General] myndwire:
Go for it. it has to drop sooner or later. the more pressure from the community, the better. I'll drop them a line as well.
[G Tablet General] TheMongol:
I get the feeling that instead of taking the time to lock the device down like is done with phones and other android devices, they decided they will just not release the code and hope to stall out mods that way.
[G Tablet General] myndwire:
That'd work, except for the fact that it's against the GPL, and that'd be breaking the law. They have to make it available, it's just a matter of pressuring them into doing so sooner than later.
[G Tablet General] rodzero:
just sent off my second email to viewsonic regarding the gtablet (along with a note telling them to fwd the email accordingly). i will let you guys know if i get a response.
[G Tablet General] scsione889:
Just called in. They are taking people's contact info that say they are android developers (they started doing that today) and they said they are not doing it to track us or anything like that, but to contact us...like say...when the source is released.

Everybody, call. Emailing isn't going to get you anywhere.

I informed them that they will legally have to release source under GPL, he said he will be passing that up to the developers. It sounds like we may be getting somewhere, but we need to call...the more the merrier. It sounds like they have a small call center so its not how many times you call, but how many different people call at this point.
[G Tablet General] TheMongol:
Oh yes indeed. But that doesn't mean people won't try to get away with things from time to time. Perhaps they are not even aware. I know I am going to call and ask soon even though I just started developing on android.
[G Tablet General] roebeet:
I called them today, as well - good bunch of people over there and a pleasure to talk with them.

I'm serious - in a world of reps in third world countries speaking broken english and working off a script, the VS reps are a breath of fresh air and Viewsonic should be commended for that alone. I put in my usual request to please release the source and I was told that they will pass it onto the development team.

I don't expect anything to come from it, but they do know who I am and who we are, so I'm hoping that VS management throws us a bone once they realize what a mistake it was adding that TnT layer.
[G Tablet General] scsione889:
I agree. The guy I talked to was pretty cool. He also said that the developers are being very persistent about keeping TnT in place. Very nice to talk to someone that can actually speak English :)
[G Tablet General] jacindc:
Watch out, they read these forums, don't want to get the poor guy fired!
[G Tablet General] roebeet:
x2 on that! Rule of thumb - if you write something here about a conversation with CS, assume that their management might read it and how that would look.
[G Tablet General] markgolly:
Just spoke with Mike @ Viewsonic gtablet support. First, they are very nice! Second, Mike said that they are working on a release, but no date yet. Finally, Mike said that they would be posting it to viewsonic.com/gtablet website (and to also check xda-developers.com for other updates).

They also took my e-mail address - hopefully to send out a blast when they are finally able to post it.

BTW, Mike - thanks!

I also have to echo others who have posted here - Thank you, Viewsonic, for having people who can speak English!!
[G Tablet General] RichTJ99:
I figured I would do my part as well. I called & spoke to a tech who said they were not releasing it & have no plans to do so. I said its linux based & the GPL says they have to release the source by law. He said they dont support changing the operating system. I said Android is linux based & falls under the GPL. He then transfered me to a senior tech who said:

Tap n tap is proprietary & therefore it doesn’t fall in the GPL. He said the TNT is also horrendous & they want to protect the tap n tap ‘investment’ which is why the source wont be released. They did not ask for my information aside from my first name for the conversation we had. He basically said they were not going to release the source regardless of how many people called. The only way to get it is to sue the company & force them to do so. Obviously, I am not looking to spend more money just to get the source. He knows that, the company knows that & until someone bucks up & hires an attorney, viewsonic doesn’t care.

He did say that they did get a number of calls, he feels for me, he said others have rooted it but tough titties (my summary).
[G Tablet General] jacindc:
Boy, did my blood pressure just skyrocket.
[G Tablet General] Lindarose84:
Thanks for the info.

What I don't understand is why is it that HTC is bound to GPL in that it must release source for its devices even though the majority of HTC devices has the proprietary software, Sense?

I don't think having proprietary software on a device exempts a company from conforming to GPL.
[G Tablet General] RichTJ99:
i think they must be new to linux or HTC is very used to dealing with Linux.

The senior tech was sympathetic but was firm in repeating the company plans. Heck their twitter page sais the same exact thing.

It makes me wonder if I should return it.
[G Tablet General] Lindarose84:
I agree- without source, the gtab won't be able to experience its full potential especially if Viewsonic thinks anyone likes tapntap. Makes me wonder if I should return mine even though (outside of a few annoyances) I really like the device.

Viewsonic has to release source. Their device is Linux based with a proprietary software user interface just like HTC devices. This is ridiculous.
[G Tablet General] Nospin:
Anyone with a lawyer friend who wouldn't mind writing up a nice threatening letter?

Their reasoning is a joke, it's obvious that they've never dealt with this kind of thing before.
[G Tablet General] muerteman:
Reading through this it makes me think that we may be trying to get all of the Source Code. They are right in saying that they don't have to give us the Tap n Tap source, but they have to give us the Android Code they used. Look at HTC, they release the source code for all of their different devices, even though they have Sense on it, they just keep the Sense code itself private.
[G Tablet General] Mrbobrowitz:
Dear Viewsonic,

We are aware your company has directed many customers calling for technical support to the gTablet sub-forum of xda-developers

http://xdaforums.com/forumdisplay.php?f=841

Please consider listening to what the community as asking for.

By using the Linux Kernel in your device you are required by the Free Software Foundation's General Public License (GPLv2) to release the source code for the kernel. If there is any proprietary software involved in said code, then you have the right to protect your investment, and not include that with the source release.

We are entitled to the source to change our tablets in the way we see fit with the full understanding that when we modify our tablets software we remove ourselves from any sort of warranty you may offer.

Furthermore, we would like an open dialog between with your developers concerning the software which is shipped with the gTablet. It well known among the community that the return rate for the gTablet is unnaturally high. The version of Android developed by Tap n Tap does not provide a positive user experience for the average user. By this time you should be aware of such feedback coming from the main distributors of the gTablet, Sears and Staples. This situation will only continue to get worse as detailed professional reviews of this product begin to circulate around the Internet. One such review I am referring to will be posted to Anandtech.com in the next few days.

http://www.anandtech.com/show/4054/first-look-viewsonic-gtablet-and-tegra-2-performance-preview

Barnes and Noble has released a Software Development Kit as well as source code to enable the community to make the Nook Color the best product it can be.

http://www.barnesandnobleinc.com/press_releases/2010_oct_26_nook_developer.html

Please follow their example. By working together we can make the gTablet a real competitor in the burgeoning tablet marketplace.

Sincerely,

The gTablet Community from xda-developers.com
[G Tablet General] potissimus:
confusion...

Yeah, I'm definitely seeing some misunderstandings here.

There are more or less three "levels" of code:

1) Linux kernel

2) Android libraries and APIs

3) TapnTap GUI

The TapnTap GUI is proprietary and obviously Viewsonic is under no obligation to release its source code. It sounds like from some of their responses, they think this is what we are requesting. This is incorrect.

The Android libraries and API (in a sense, "Android" as we generally think of it) is under a free license, but is licensed under Apache, not GPL. Viewsonic is also not under any obligation to share this code. Apache allows companies to do so if they wish, but they can also keep changes to themselves. It sounds like some people on this forum may be requesting this. There may be a few libraries that Google uses in Android that are under a GPL license which would be required to be shared, but I don't think there is anything that we need to concern ourselves with. (EDIT: I just took a look at HTC's developer page and they also have the source posted for their BlueZ and Webkit binaries, so they may be the only two)

Finally, the linux kernel is licensed under the GPL. Any modification of this is required to be posted. So, to be clear, if you call and request "source code", please request the kernel source. That is the only source code Viewsonic is obligated to give. Lucky for us, it also happens to be the one we want to make a bunch of neat ROMs.

EDIT: Also, please don't jump straight to threatening legal action before you're clear that all parties are on the same page. That tends to turn a situation into an adversarial one and that usually isn't necessary. From the people I've talked to, they seem like reasonable people who probably just aren't very familiar with the GPL (and it isn't like its very well known generally...). Perhaps if they are still reluctant, people can recommend that confer with their legal department to make sure they understand their obligations under the GPL and what code is actually under that license.
[G Tablet General] Mrbobrowitz:
I have edited the OP/other post :) Were all trying to come to a conclusion here