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[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] maxximux2000:
Hi Cam,

No success with any firmware combination I tried, I think the only thing left is to send it back for repair. There is many others that have the same issues. All seems to be related to an internal SD card that is defective.

Maxx
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Quadcam:
Thanks, dude. Unfortunately it looks like I'll be sending it back today. You know whether or not I should take the two SD cards out before sending it back? I presume I should at least take out the card that I purchased separately?
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jordantr:
Very late reply but this happened for me today (i was trying to install cwm through program Heimdall). So i put phone to download mode and using odin i was able to push in android 2.3.6 and everything works fine (except root permision gone).
[HD2 General] aceo07:
I think I may have changed my Adobe Reader LE a bit. I seem to remember not having gray margins on the left/right (using Fit Width). Also the right black vertical position indicator has a wider white stripe that goes all the way down. I didn't think vertical white area existed before and it was just the black position indicator.

Am I imagining things? Or maybe I changed something?

(Also, when I use Sense documents and click on a pdf, it just opens Adobe but not the file. How do I fix this? I assume it's a file association issue.)
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dumsum19:
Ok so i have found a replacement battery (3500 MAH) for $22.49. It comes with a replacement back for it (I assume cause the battery is fatter than the normal battery that comes with the evo). My question is there any good batterys that are the same size as the original or a case (like otterbox or body glove) to fit a fatter battery?
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] squick:
It's a little more expensive but I bought the siedio and you can get the protective case that fits it. On the other hand, I've heard of people modifying regular cases by cutting out the back so it fits over the larger door. Cut the hard case with a dremel or something. The soft cases you could probably cut with scissors. Just cut a little at a time to fit. You'll get protection at least on the edges where the phone usually hits first. Hopefully this helps.

sent from my awesome EVO
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dkelle4:
The biggest battery you can get to fit the stock case is a 1750 mah battery (vs. 1500 in the original).
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dumsum19:
thank you both of you answered my questions cause my next question dkelle4 had answered so thanks a lot :D
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nasseem:
I just got a 3500 from ebay and I can't use my otterbox or seido case, but its worth the battery life

Evo 4G!!!
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] squick:
One thing you guys may or may not know is that the charge light turns green at 1500 mah. You have to charge the battery an extra couple hours, bout 3. Also wipe battery stats, recovery then advanced. Good luck. I hope this helps.

sent from my awesome EVO
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] ray35412:
Guys i need an .ops file for Samsung Galaxy 3 Gt -I5801

pls Help me
[Defy General] croxley:
Can someone tell me where the agps on Motorola defy is. On a windows mobile phone there is a program called qickGPS, when connected to Internet you can download updates which last for 6 day's. But on Motorola defy I can't find this quickGPS utility.
[Defy General] scrannel:
Well, not sure but there are these: http://www.androidzoom.com/android_applications/quick gps

Are you looking for a program that caches your satellite position info?
[Defy General] xdaid:
QuickGPS is an utility that comes with WiMo, like croxley said, once connected to internet it connects to a database and downloads data about satellites (position, paths and something more that i don't know).

This utility drastically reduces the time needed to get your position fixed.

Whether a similar app exists for android or not, i have no idea.
[Defy General] nisamtetreb:
GPS Test allows you to download or reset the AGPS data manually too.
[Defy General] croxley:
I am looking at something similar for Android because on My Motorola Defy it can take 3 to 4 minute before i get the correct sat positions.
[Defy General] 999phonebug:
How about this?

http://www.appbrain.com/app/gps-status-toolbox/com.eclipsim.gpsstatus2
[Desire Themes and Apps] acejacksooted:
just a small theme/mod for miui

mostly its some small bug fixes and some minor changes

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Theme Includes:

* custom fm radio

* added music mod

* small changes to framework

* 3 new icons

* new(old) bootanimation

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Installation Instructions:

- Download the theme

- Save to your sdcard

- Install with ROM manager or enter Recovery

- Do a nandroid backup

- Flash the theme zip file

- enjoy

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Download:

- My_miui_theme_1.7

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If you like my work please buy me a coffee to keep me going:
[Desire Themes and Apps] acejacksooted:
Changelog

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version 1.7

- reseized ic_lock_airplane_mode_off

- reseized ic_lock_airplane_mode_on

- reseized & changed ic_ic_lock_silent_mode_off

- reseized & changed ic_lock_silent_mode

- reseized & changed: ic_lock_silent_mode_vibrate

version 1.6

- experimental added market.update

version 1.5

- new bootanimation

- added music mod

version 1.4

- updated framework for r2 version

- removed backup.apk (its already translated to english in latest version)

- removed dev.apk

- added titanium backup

- added quickinfo

version 1.3

- added english backup.apk

version 1.2

- added miui dev.apk

version 1.1

- reverted back pulldown menu to previous version of miui

version 1.0

- changes to fm radio/skinned and changed icon(s)

- reverted some icons back to earlier version of miui :)

- added 1 wallpaper (lockscreen)
[Vibrant Android Development] egzthunder1:
The TownHall Meeting has been officially started. Here are the rules of engagement:

Ok, enough joking for now. Here are the true rules of engagement:

1. Posts that are flaming or flame bait are to be deleted, no questions asked.

2. Language to be edited on sight....

3. No banning, No infractions.

4. Moderators will act only as a mediator, so we will not be taking sides with anyone.

Welcome everyone :)
[Vibrant Android Development] egzthunder1:
@everyone,

Please respect the rules above and I can guarantee you that by the end of the day, we will have a much happier and friendlier atmosphere in this place.
[Vibrant Android Development] egzthunder1:
Summary of action items

This was a good meeting in General and it has covered all of the things that I had in my agenda. A few action items on our (mods) end:

1. New threads for ROM updates: Rom threads become quasi chaotic after page 100 or so. Since Chefs update most of their work often, I would suggest that chefs open a new thread for each version with a date and version number to distinguish it from the previous one (maybe even a name)

ie [ROM] 12/15/10 - Inchybrid v 1.2 - all is good now

2. Rom Review Thread: In order to minimize the clutter of the usual "what rom is best" questions, we will start a ROM thread where chefs can post a link to their roms on the first few posts and users will be able to leave reviews (not necessarily feedback), but reviews. So, when someone comes asking for the best rom, that person can be directed there.

3. Wiki update and guides (sticky): These need to be heavily updated, but will certainly be a useful tool to help people with questions.

4. Location / shape of the Report button: I will talk to the other admins and see what can be done about this one.

5. Preventing non-devs from making new threads in Dev: We are currently discussing a system for this. We will keep you posted if and when we reach a conclusion.

6. Off Topic Lounge: There will be a thread in General for you guys to blow off steam. Nothing fancy, but you can post there without having to open a new thread in OT general :)

Now, onto the action items results and requests from us (mods)

1. Further flaming for questions will not be tolerated. I gathered from this meeting that everyone agrees on a stance that people need not be flamed for asking anything. If there are questions in the wrong areas or simply don't feel like answering, refrain from posting and report it to us. We will move it to Q&A or General depending on the question. Building on this point, if anyone is caught flaming someone who posted in the correct section, that person will be given a vacation.

2. Rule 12 (aka Kanging): Rom chefs (no matter if they are themers or zip wizards), if they are using someone else's efforts as a base for their rom, they are to abide by Rule 12 by asking permission and posting the due credit in the opening post. Kanging will not be tolerated.

3. Donations: This was barely brushed but I feel that we reached an understanding rather quickly on this one. Chefs shall not ask for Donations to release early work.

4. Posting any kind of flaming will not be tolerated. If you feel that a post shouldn't be there, please let us know and we will take care of that.

I think this pretty much summed everything up. If I missed something, please let me know. I expect everyone to adhere to codes of conduct in this site. Thanks to all for attending.
[Vibrant Android Development] lralexl:
I think the problems in the Development forums stem from a general misconception of what it means to be a "developer" and how one earns that title. Often I will hear people flame people like Team Whiskey or Master as mere "re-skinners", because the main(not all) thing that is in their changelog is mere aesthetic changes. I think the mods should post clearly that anything that involves changing the rom should be considered a type of development, even if only graphical development. This would dissolve any type of hate towards people that reskin or release graphical modifications to already existing roms.(IMHO)
[Vibrant Android Development] egzthunder1:
Ok, since we are off to a slow start, there are a few topics that I would like to address today. The biggest one, in my book anyways, is forum conduct.

We have had numerous complains coming from the Vibrant fora from newcomers (n00bs) complaining that they cannot even dare ask anything due to fear of being flamed to smithereens. Anyone care to elaborate on this?
[Vibrant Android Development] egzthunder1:
Thanks for starting things off...

So, what you are saying is that a lot of the flaming occurs due to skinners being deemed as kangers. Am I getting this right?
[Vibrant Android Development] lralexl:
I'm sure there are other personal issues, but I have seen much flaming on reskinning.
[Vibrant Android Development] egzthunder1:
Fair enough, let me bring forth the rule that addresses this issue "Using the work of others"

In essence skinning is ok so as long as the member seeks permission from the original dev. It looks like the biggest problem is either a misunderstanding about this rule or lack of knowledge about its existence by both accusing party and "guilty/innocent" party. As a general rule of thumb, if you are making a rom that is based on someone else's work:

* Ask for permission

* Give credit where its due

Simple as that.
[Vibrant Android Development] pulser_g2:
Interesting point...

From my experience on hero, people tend to post a theme pack for a ROM. For example, a few regular users port the same few themes into each new ROM I make, and release an add-on patch for it.

They don't go and release it as a separate ROM, but if they did, I have no doubt they would ask me about it first, and I would say sure, but with the caveat that we don't want it to happen too often... What would people think if we had one ROM that is tweaked theme-wise a few times and re-posted as separate ROMs?

There's no "right" answer, but provided people ask the original developers, and give credit per rule 12, then there is no issue with the rules there, so users would be allowed to.

Whether or not it is a "ROM" is up to individual perspectives then.
[Vibrant Android Development] lralexl:
I don't even think its a permission issue really. I've just seen in a few threads people calling a skinner a developer, and then you'll have a flamefest erupt of people saying that skinning or winzipping isn't developing. I think this leads everyone more away from the truth that it's all contributions to the community and should be treated as such.
[Vibrant Android Development] Keslynn:
As far as the flaming issue goes, I think that people are too quick to respond to bait. If a post is flamebait, I wish people would just ignore it. I think that would help a lot. Maybe along with thanking there could be a voting system for unhelpful posts? I don't know.

On a different note, I think it would be useful to have a review thread for every ROM in the General forum. Constructive reviews only. This would help keep Development threads for bugfixing and dev issues instead of 8 million "what's battery life like?" User screenshots, battery life comments, general performance commentary, etc could all be in the review thread. If someone posts "omg this rom rulez" or "it sucks" they could be given a canned response to give an actual constructive review in that review thread. Just a suggestion. Thanks.
[Vibrant Android Development] egzthunder1:
Ok, I think that we are getting closer to the heart of the matter. Conceptions of what people's role is should not be grounds for calling someone out or flaming them. The whole thing actually gets simpler from this point on.

One (implied) rule of thumb is that if the "dev" in question cannot support their release, you are more than likely dealing with a themer or a "zip wizard" and as such, you are probably better off trying to find the source of the rom and apply the theme/fix as a separate add-on.
[Vibrant Android Development] egzthunder1:
It may be a bit of added work, but the Rom review thread is not a bad idea. Just keep it clean from clutter and you have a very good tool to prevent new threads of "What is the best rom?" kind from erupting... I like that!

When it comes from flaming, some people will just put out flame bait for the hell of it. What I need, or at least I would like to see, is for everyone to stick to code of conduct and either ignore it, report it, or else, just not add to the fire.
[Vibrant Android Development] ScratchSF:
First, we do recognize that we have a problem. We know this because 1) developers are leaving and forming their own sites because they don't like some of the things going on here. And 2) newer people are afraid to post here. Instead, they go to other forums and ask questions and state that they are afraid to post here. Both of these are big problems for the health of the site.

So, we look at the root causes. Most of them stem from 1) a lack of courtesy or 2) a lack of proper conduct. But I think the problems start with:

1. The Samsung Vibrant's stock software is not up to par due to some poor performing components, such as the GPS.

2. Samsung and T-Mobile have failed to communicate with their community.

3. Many people have come to sites like XDA for help.

What this means is that we have a lot of people in the Development forum who really aren't developers. But, they are here because they want help making their Vibrants perform better. That's not an excuse. I'm just saying that we probably have a lot of people in the Developer section who probably should be in QA or General section.

I think we would do well to:

1. Create a NooB forum, or emphasize the General forum as the place to be.

2. Post all new released ROMs in its own forum (not General, but "ROMS" or "Releases") That way people can go there for ROMS and for SUPPORT.

3. I would hope that this would enable the development forum to get back to being one were developers (or people who are interested in developing) could hang out.

Lastly, there are just some people who are like to cause trouble or are overly sensitive. I'm not sure what to do with them. But if they can't play nice, probably the first thing is to "parent" them and see if they can play nice. If that doesn't work, then it is time for a "timeout", or a temporary or permanent ban.

Lastly, while I appreciate the TownHall meeting, let's not lose site of the good things happening here. I would say that the majority of people are following the rules and making meaningful contributions. But if just 10% of the people do bad things, it colors the entire community.
[Vibrant Android Development] vgz01:
The Vibrant subforums have seemed to be more Wild West than anything. I feel there should be a better mod presence. Don't get me wrong, I know exactly how difficult it is to do all the moderating, especially given how much of it is behind the scenes, but I feel that there is still some regulation lacking. We need to see more people get warned within threads that get out of hand, and frankly, some banning might get the message across that XDA is going to stop taking this crap from people. This board has gotten ridiculous w/ the flaming and incessant bs. Moderation can only go so much, since it's really up to the posting base to change their ways and be more respectful towards one another in order to truly make a long-term difference, but in the short-term we need some better, more aggresive moderation since changing peoples' posting habits will not be a quick thing to happen.
[Vibrant Android Development] bretjrodgers:
Proud to be a noob

I think there does seem to be a general consensus around us "noobs" about our failure to use the "search" function in a thread that has over 600 + pages of posts. God knows I would love to just flash a ROM and read basic information or FAQ's from the developer (the one individual who SHOULD know more about their own product than anyone) if I have questions, but when you have over 200 posts about how much others love/hate the ROM/developer or personal rants or recommendations/requests for the ROM they have had no part in developing, it does make it difficult to filter out the answer to the force close issue I am experiencing (for example). Then the flame wars begin! How DARE I ask that question since it was answered previously 42 pages back with a link to another developers thread, posted on page 418 of their 700 page manifesto...you get the hint. Finding basic answers to questions is challenging at best, and most newcomers end up getting ridiculed to the point of not wanting to have any further part, or end up flaming right back. Newsflash : just because you have flashed every possible combination of ROM/kernel/modem, does in no way make you an expert. Leave that to the people that make the ROM. Replies should be streamlined to relevant information allowed only, or force a PM if you want to discuss something irrelevant or bash a newcomer if it makes you feel better.
[Vibrant Android Development] emonero:
I was think about that the other day...that's a good idea and that way the develoment forum will be kept clean.
[Vibrant Android Development] wacky.banana:
Are you able to comment on the personal issues or are you simply surmising?

Thanks

WB
[Vibrant Android Development] Keslynn:
To expand on this point, I've noticed people flaming over pretty much any definition. Someone posts that they're disappointed by GPS performance or screen burn in, and they get an argument over what constitutes a "feature" of the phone and told that their concern is not important. People forget that what might not be important to them may be a dealbreaker for someone else.
[Vibrant Android Development] Dougefresh91:
Since that's where I spend most of my time I can say for certain that this is true. I think there's a lot of younger kids in the vibrant forum who like picking fights and just generally being less than friendly. It seems like the answer to most questions asked is go search for it yourself. The information is readily available most of the time if theyd just look, but there's no reason to be rude about it.

With that said, I think since the thanks button has been added its made for a better atmosphere--so far. Definitely a welcome addition that will hopefully keep things civil.
[Vibrant Android Development] overground:
We have been discussing something much like this, not exactly, but more along the lines of a "filter". Just at the discussion point ATM.
[Vibrant Android Development] cyberpyr8:
I was an active member of a paintball forum (pbnation) for several years and that forum is filled with young kids just creating an account coming in asking questions (stupid and legitimate) without searching then getting flamed by everyone and rarely getting help. It wasn't until they opened a section for new users and allowed them to ask questions in that forum that may get them flamed anywhere else, that things got better. It was heavily moderated and therefore new users didn't feel intimidated to ask questions. The specific forums were better because instead of flaming them, people would tell them to post in the new users section if it was out of place. Moderators would get notified and the thread was closed or moved.

I think that is the point of the general section but maybe it is not clear enough. I really only go to the dev forums because I am looking for ROMs but I posted in the general forum once when I had bricked my phone and needed help. I was able to get help quickly and the one guy really helped me out the whole day. If a newbie could come in and post there without fear of retaliation I think it would help the whole community.

That was my first experience with XDA and I have been here ever since. That is the first impression you want users to have.
[Vibrant Android Development] pulser_g2:
The issue with reviewing ROMs would be ensuring equal coverage of them all, and ensuring findings were repeatable between devices.

I know one dev who gave up due to people constantly whinging they had poor battery life on his ROM. He and I had perfect, better than usual, battery life, yet people continued to whinge about it, despite clear messages elsewhere including the OP that you should NOT complain about battery, and instead just go flash a slower ROM...

The ROM was the fastest about, by quite some margin, but some people's individual devices had issues with the speed... People couldn't understand why their device would have issues, and refused to accept his explanation.

Given each individual CPU is different slightly, it's highly feasible to an electronic engineer like myself, for some devices to have issues with a ROM that had serious adjustments in the kernel, but he just got sick of people whining...

Reviews would be a good idea in theory, but unless you an get at least one test device for each device on the forum, and spread the devices between the guys on the NW team, it's not really going to work, as egz said...