yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mhousser:
So you want to know how to work on the Android OS, but don't know how to program? It seems like you'd first need to learn how to program.. and there are certainly better ways to learn than from an XDA developer!
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] metalman3797:
Makes sense, my mistake Please move MOD
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] metalman3797:
Yeah thats what im starting to see and think :confused:
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] metalman3797:
Exactly, just looking for a direction to take besides....

download the SDK and bla bla bla and mess with it
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shovelhead83:
Im on the floor! I love it!!!!!
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] boborone:
Cyanogen started a very helpful thread in the android dev forum. It's stickied.

From a phone
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mhousser:
You have a large amount of fundamentals to learn first. Software development courses are quite easy to find online. You'll want to learn C++ and Java... since Android apps are written in Java.

After you have learned the fundamentals of software development, *then* you might be ready to learn how to get the Android OS source on your computer to start playing with it.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mike216:
I'm very inyerested in learning also and would gladly pay for a develepers time
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] metalman3797:
Ok thats what i was looking for. Thank you, I appreciate it!!:)
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mhousser:
Also note that if you learn one programming language - i.e. C++ - other programming languages will come more easily to you. Regardless of which language you're using, 60%+ of everything is the same - i.e. for loops, if statements, classes, inheritance, etc. Syntax is largely similar.

Also keep in mind the high level differences between languages like C++ (which is a very low level language) and Java (a higher level language).. for example, in C++ you *really* need to worry about disposing of objects correctly, whereas languages such as Java and C# have their own Garbage Collector which does these things for you. This is just one example.. there are many many others.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] metalman3797:
SO basically start with C++ and build from there?
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bstromberg:
maybe the 'development section' should be renamed to 'roms & mods that have been developed' and all other questions should be posted in general or q&a...gah i should have said that in the townhall meeting...
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mhousser:
It depends what you want to do. If you want to make Android apps, you only need to learn Java.

If you want to mess around with the OS - or even the linux Kernel itself, if you're crazy enough - you'll need to become familiar with C++.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MWBehr:
I brought it up, they shot it down.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] asko1981:
Here is everything you need to know.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=667298

Good luck!
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bobbbb:
I suggest you start with this:

http://python.org/

As it will give you a very VERY fundamental and crude familiarity with syntax and semantics the least. This has nothing to do with C++ or Java, however, jumping straight into C++ is no easy picnic...
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] boborone:
That's the post

Thanks for the link

From a phone
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shon yakobi:
google will help for free

http://appinventor.googlelabs.com/learn/ :D:D:D
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Silrocco:
These are two online Android training sites:

Voxisland Online tutorials - Good and affordable, but with tolerable French accent!

O'Reilly Online Training - Good, but more pricey!

Good Luck!!
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] boimarc89:
the moderators warned us about flaming and rudeness.....if u keep flaming, u wont be flaming on here anymore.....Watch out fellas
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Adapt0r:
Never afraid to ask question if you cannot find an answer. There are a lot of people that can help your understand what do you want on the first place.

If you want to learn how to package ROM you need to learn primarily Linux and Android platrfom development.

If you want to learn how to create Android application then you need Java programming for Android primarily.

There are plenty of free materials but they are spread around different sites and forums.

It is not very difficult but it will take some time to learn. Developers are busy people and expecting them to educates somebody very naive.

The best way would be taking classes in your community college. You will get fundamentals and learn the rest yourself. Object oriented programming needs a good teacher to get understanding.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mmelo76:
Well, I believe that if any developer willing to teach you send PM.

closed Thread
[Epic 4G General] klbjr:
Well just caught a great deal on a new Epic & upgraded second line from a Pre. Well so far I haven't been impressed at all with the Epic when compared to my Evo but that is another subject. My problem is whenever I log into my Gmail account the calendar stops working. It just hangs up, goes to a black screen then gives me android.calendar FC screen. Now it works perfect before the account login but not afterwards. Have searched here & the net but haven't found a solution. Any help anyone?

Sent from my new BFF...Evo 4G that is!
[Epic 4G General] raylusk:
Try clearing data and cache from the calendar in settings, applications, manage applications.
[Epic 4G General] klbjr:
Tried that. Still does the same thing when I log into Gmail. And when I check the Accounts setting the icon next to the Gmail Calendar just shows it is syncing all the time. Was also wondering why I was getting such horrible battery life. Couple hrs at best literally doing nothing but sitting on my hip. Checked battery stats & the Calendar was using 95%. So I just removed Gmail from the Calendar app & unchecked it from syncing. Now everything is fine. Just had to manually add all of my appointments.

Sent from my new BFF...Evo 4G that is!
[Droid Incredible Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] thewagdy:
I am wondering if there is a way to keep or restore data while switching from rom to rom?
[Droid Incredible Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] PGleo86:
You could use Titanium Backup (free version) to backup apps and app data, and I use MyBackup (free edition) to backup contacts and bookmarks, etc. If you like either, pay the dev
[Droid Incredible Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MMBosstones86:
+1, but use google to backup contacts
[Vibrant Accessories] skeeze:
check the otterbox website. ITS THERE COMING SOON!!!
[Vibrant Accessories] ipeench:
Looks like it has the FFC hole? if you get one would you let me know if it does or does not have the hole there?
[Vibrant Accessories] Insomaniac10:
i really like its appearance.....not sure how i feel about the built in screen protector though
[Vibrant Accessories] Vision77:
Hmmm No defender? WTF?
[Vibrant Accessories] Dan_Brutal:
Nice. Its about time.
[Vibrant Accessories] gordon.mott:
Bingo. I'm going to support the company that listens to its customers, and buy a Trident case... since they're producing the thing that Otterbox should be.
[Vibrant Accessories] aldoit01:
yo

honestly that case looks pretty darn sexy.

i dont even care if it has the ffc hole its not a problem for me

im def gonna buy it looks great :)
[Vibrant Accessories] Five0nIt:
Sweet, I'll be getting one.
[Vibrant Accessories] streetrider nick:
I thought the same thing when I purchased my trident case, now 2 weeks later I am wishing I held out for an otterbox.

I feel like the case does not offer much protection for the amount of bulk it adds considering I had to remove the screen protector in order to be able to use the whole keyboard in portrait mode.

I will be buying an Otterbox when they come out.
[Vibrant Accessories] peaster3:
Same here. The Trident case would be perfect if the screen protector was better. It scratches easily. I am going to remove the built in protectector and put one of my Realook protectors on.

As far as Otterbox...I'm disappointed that they waited so long to do this. Most of us have had the Vibrant since this summer. I have a Case-Mate & Trident. Now I'm wondering if I even need the otterbox (even though it DOES look sweet!).
[Vibrant Accessories] eminembdg:
Yea, I mean ... it's not a big deal that it has a small little hole for the FFC.

Also, if you look at the case for the Galaxy S and Vibrant, they look identical. Maybe because since it's not available yet they just used the same picture of the case to give us an idea of what it'll look like .
[Vibrant Accessories] eminembdg:
It looks as tho it may just be a separate screen protector they are talking about. Because in the pics they show of it , it doesn't appear to have on attached to the case itself
[Vibrant Accessories] 67chevy:
This is exactly what I need!..seeing as how I just dropped mine and cracked the screen :-(
[Vibrant Accessories] techboydino:
available now. Finally. Go get it.

Sent from my SGH-T959
[Vibrant Accessories] sync3:
coupon..

use this tb0111m--gets u free shipping will get u 3.50usd off..not much but hey...anyone know of any better coupons? Thank me plz :)

amrtd1010c 10% off

Edit u get free shipping with this also so u save about 8 smackaroos!!
[Vibrant Accessories] techboydino:
same with tb1010y. Ill keep looking. The Otterbox warehouse is closed for inventory, so they wont ship until next week anyway. :( we waited this long so doesnt matter anyway to me.
[Vibrant Accessories] sync3:
bought

Just purchased..will submit a review when it gets here some time next year...im currently using the body glove case...nice case..but i have dropped it twice and the whole thing fell apart, damaging the phone..whats the point of a case if it cant take damage? i wouldve much rather spend the 30 bux on something like this otterbox if it was available at the time..Cheers all!
[Vibrant Accessories] skyhigh2004:
This is fantastic been waiting months for this, cant wait to order mine!
[Vibrant Accessories] Lethal_NFS:
God I hate threads that do not provide links!!!!!!!! I should not have to search their website for info on this case when someone creates a thread to discuss the product....
[Vibrant Accessories] MadJoe:
Took less than 10 seconds to open a new tab, type "otterbox" into siad new tab's address bar, hit ctrl+enter, then select Samsung, and then Vibrant from their dropdown menu and view the item of your desire. I would have posted the link, but since this is only my 3rd post I am not allowed to. Have fun storming the castle!
[Vibrant Accessories] Lethal_NFS:
Already not worth my time..
[Vibrant Accessories] Five0nIt:
just ordered mine, sweet
[Vibrant Accessories] Chief Geek:
Awe poor guy. Good thing you spent that time posting about how upset that makes you then again about just how valuable your time is.

Anyways, I really would prefer a defender, but depending on the reviews I may get the commuter to hold me over. I really hope it does come with the ffc hole as I plan to do the ffc mod soon.

Sent from Vibrant w/ Nero v3.

Typoes courtesy of thumbs moving faster then brain.
[Vibrant Accessories] Master™:
Anyone get theres yet?
[Vibrant Accessories] Gibsonusa:
Anyone get this bad boy in yet?

Depending on what people think about it and the easy of phone use with will sway me to tell gf to hush up cause im spending cash on a mice case. ;-)
[Vibrant Accessories] Five0nIt:
The site says orders will be processed in 5-8 days because of inventory. Prolly wont get it for 2 weeks. Maybe more.
[Vibrant Accessories] Diesel73:
Still no defender, wonder how different the other galaxy s defender cases are. Anyone try a captive case?
[Vibrant Accessories] Rlam518:
Just ordered mines today. We will see how it is when it arrives!

ill update when i get it in
[Vibrant Accessories] Chief Geek:
This is killing me, I really hope someone gets theirs in soon. Biggest downer Id say for me is no holster on the commuter, but depending on quality it my be well worth it. Did anyone order this that currently has the seido?

Sent from Vibrant w/ Nero v3.

Typoes courtesy of thumbs moving faster then brain.
[Vibrant Accessories] Leafy_duk:
Let me get four more posts and I'll post you a link.
[Vibrant Accessories] Leafy_duk:
Ok here's your link your Highness. RIght Here
[Vibrant Accessories] parmijo11:
Broke down and ordered one. Tired of my body glove case. I used a commuter with my previous BB and I think they're solid.
[Vibrant Accessories] Hexmaster93:
my order status now says shipped. Hopefully I get it soon. I'll post an in-depth review shortly after
[Vibrant Accessories] Five0nIt:
I ordered on the 31st. I got an email saying "thank you for your purchase" but never one with shipping info.
[Vibrant Accessories] Hexmaster93:
yea i ordered mine the 30th and it didnt say shipped till yesterday
[Vibrant Accessories] LabattZ:
Score.

Ordered mine & used coupon code "tb0111m" for free shipping & 10% off!
[Vibrant Accessories] Five0nIt:
What are you looking at that says shipped? Do you have a tracking number?
[Vibrant Accessories] Five0nIt:
Finally got shipping info. Can't wait to get the case.
[Vibrant Accessories] Five0nIt:
just got mine in.

will post pix of it on the phone when I find the battery to this HD2.
[Vibrant Accessories] Hexmaster93:
mine came too posting full review within the hour
[Vibrant Accessories] Hexmaster93:
Otterbox commuter case review

A case from otterbox has been one of the most anticipated for the vibrant but was it worth the wait especially without a defender series available?

What's Inside

The Commuter case is made of a silicone base layer with a second hard plastic layer, along with that otterbox throws in a microfiber cloth, screen protector, and a squeegee for application.

Build and Fit.

At first i was scared that the case would include a preinstalled screen but luckily that was not the case, i love my realook and am not taking it off. As mentioned before the case is a silicone base layer and a second layer of hard plastic that wraps around the silicone for the whole back, top, bottom, and a little on the sides. The silicone layer felt really nice and smooth.It wraps around the vibrant beautifully. It features cut-outs for the speaker, ambient light sensor, and yes a FFC. It covers the volume rocker and on/off button fully. Moreover, it causes the on/off button to be easily pressed which I love, same for the volume rocker. A rubber plug covers the headphone jack, but it is a little difficult to plug up. Extra rubber was placed on the corners for added protection. The hard plastic outer layer is very sturdy and gives the phone an amazing feel that all other cases i've tried fail to offer. The usb port is left open making it easily accessible. The whole case fits like a glove.

Overall Impressions.

I love the feel this case gives the phone, miles ahead of what any other case can offer; finally my vibrant doesn't feel like cheap plastic. As far as bulk is concerned the commuter adds minimal bulk and it slides in and out of the pocket easily. However, it maintains the standard of protection we've come to expect from otterbox. My final verdict 10/10, honestly don't hesitate to pick one of these bad boys up and im certain this will be the last case you'll have to buy. The design and quality is simply top-notch and the protection it offers is plenty so as to not leave me wishing for an overly bulky defender case.
[Vibrant Accessories] Five0nIt:
I agree. Well built case. I like the way my phone feels in my hand better then without the case.
[Vibrant Accessories] Chief Geek:
Exactly what I, and many others, have been waiting to hear. I am still a bit disappointed at no defender offerings, but think this will do. Just wish there was a holster option. Thanks for the review, any chance at getting some pics?
[Vibrant Accessories] Mannymal:
Can you guys post detailed pics?
[Vibrant Accessories] edepsiz328:
Few color choices would have been nice. I was tempted to order the Trident case but now I tempted to order this one.
[Vibrant Accessories] Rlam518:
Mines just got in and i went straight ahead and threw it on. I cant posts links on here cause i dont have enough posts, but i really would like to contribute. so copy and paste =] (ill fix this post after i get enough posts)

The FFC!

tinypic.com/r/118j6n9/7

It really sits flush with the screen which is a plus for me.

tinypic.com/r/orikc6/7

The back of it. (notice the buttons sticks out)

tinypic.com/r/aw6kw6/7

The top part with microUSB and earphone jack covered

tinypic.com/r/28u4le8/7

How far the power button sticks out

tinypic.com/r/29fqf5f/7

The volume button

tinypic.com/r/2llneds/7

The bottom Microphone

tinypic.com/r/smpz5s/7
[Vibrant Accessories] DigitalMonk:
As a Case-Mate Toughcase owner I thought I'd point out a few differences between the cases based on the photos posted above just so others looking for a comparison of the two have decent information.

First off, the OB and the CM look to have a lot of design features in similar, which is awesome because both cases seem really good.

The few differences I can notice are:

1. The CM case is not quite as flush around the screen. It still doesn't stick up a ton and add much bulk, but looking at the pictures of the OB it does appear the CM case isn't quite as flush.

2. The OB case appears to cover the top portion (not the top edge, i.e. USB and 3.5mm jacks) of the front of the phone a little differently. From what I can tell, the OB covers from the top of the touchscreen upward, meaning it protects the speaker and proximity sensor a bit better the the CM. The CM really just covers the top edge. The best way I can explain it is with my CM case I can see the T-Mobile logo on the top of the front whereas it looks like the OB case covers all of that area. I stole the attached photo (first photo) from the CM thread but it will better explain what I'm talking about. Compare it to the view of the front of the OB case (second photo) that Rlam518 posted.

#2 is a little more of a decision point for me. I know having either of these two cases adds a little bulk at the cost of the stock "sexyness'" of the Vibrant but that was a no brainer for me to have much better protection of the phone as a whole. For my tastes, I actually like that the CM case shows off a little more of the front of the phone including the T-Mobile. Just a personal feeling on it.

Good to see the OB offering is a good case, makes 3 classy cases (CM, Trident and now OB) available for the Vibrant now and it doesn't look like you can lose with any of them and it's more up to your personal taste.
[Vibrant Accessories] Oxirane:
Well mine arrived today- I love it. I've also owned the CM tough and barely there cases.

For one, it's thin. Not as much as the CM Barely there (which, IMO is more aesthetic as it really doesn't protect at all, my phone was wearing that when the screen cracked), but far thinner than the CM tough case, which simply adds a ton of bulk to the phone.

I feel like this case is probably more than adequate protection. It's light. Stylish. Way easier to remove than the CM tough case. Certainly lives up to Otterbox's standards. 10/10 here!
[Vibrant Accessories] Mannymal:
Ordered. And thanks to the person who posted the tb0111m discount code. That saved me $8. Donating that to Team Whiskey :)
[Vibrant Accessories] parmijo11:
I'm wondering since it has a FFC spot on case if it was designed for Vibrant Plus. I ordered mine a week ago and expect it to take roughly another week and a half to get here. I hope it is designed for that phone which I will probably get in July when I get my free upgrade. Samsungs updates suck but luckily we have bad ass devs the make some pretty amazing roms. Totally satisfied with my Vibrant as it stands now and this case will only add to it. Tired of the body glove case I have now.
[Vibrant Accessories] thegreatcity:
Any thoughts on the included screen protector?
[Vibrant Accessories] parmijo11:
If their anything longer I've used before from otterbox they should be pretty solid.

Sent using Vibrant using Tapatalk...
[Vibrant Accessories] nkawal:
I ordered mines like 5 days ago, didnt even get the receipt or tracking info and the case just showed up. looks well built.
[Vibrant Accessories] Five0nIt:
I just wish I had a holster for it.
[Vibrant Accessories] Rlam518:
Same here. If you mean the original from OB. Someone had posted up a question on OtterBox website stating if it is possible to return the commuter case in exchange for a defender, (if it ever comes out) the rep from OB clearly said Yes and im guessing we just have to pay the difference.
[Vibrant Accessories] parmijo11:
Ordered mine on the 8th and usps just dropped it off.

Sent using Vibrant using Tapatalk...
[Vibrant Accessories] kawika:
nice job guys. i feel so dirty sittin in the dark pulling out my credit card in fornt of my computer at 1am. All this talk and i had to do it just getting tired of my body glove. Although (knock on wood) that case has saved me before i just gotta try this thing out. Hopefully it performes as good or better. And that tb0111m worked perfectly for me. 39.75 w/shipping before went down to 31.45 after w/o shipping. Thanks!----- countdown to impression begins
[Vibrant Accessories] nkawal:
i too had the body glove, this case is way better.
[Vibrant Accessories] peaster3:
I decided not to use the included screen protector. I was very glad to see that it wasn't attached like the Trident Cyclops. I just kept my Realook protector on my phone and it's perfect.

BTW-Now that I have the case, the picture on Otterbox's website doesn't really do it justice. I like the look and feel of the case and I'm gld I bought it.
[Vibrant Accessories] peaster3:
x2. A holster would be great to have, but it slips in an out of my pocket just fine.
[Vibrant Accessories] Chief Geek:
Finally ordered mine too. Thanks for that coupon code, saved a few bucks and now I sit and wait for my precious to come in the mail. I've waited so damn long for this thing to be made. And if they ever release a defender this joker is going right back for credit towards the defender. REALLLY wish it had a holster.
[Vibrant Accessories] Tonicacid:
Fedex just dropped mine off. I am officially in love. This case fits so well. Makes my vibrant feel solid.
[Vibrant Accessories] thegendler:
got my case a few days ago, i absolutely love it
[Vibrant Accessories] omegaspin:
this just hit Amazon for close to half what it was on the otterbox site
[Vibrant Accessories] thegreatcity:
Thanks gonna order mine tonight.

Knew it was a good idea to wait!
[Vibrant Accessories] koooba:
Yep, that's a little reason why I waited myself as well.

I saw OBs going for half the price, except no Vibrant one. Now finally someone has it out there for $20. Thanks for mentioning it, otherwise I wouldn't have checked for a few weeks since I checked a few days ago.

Glad I popped in.
[Vibrant Accessories] burntrat:
To all those people that want a holster for their case, here is an option:

http://www.alabamaholster.com/index.php?p=2_15

I had a custom kydex holster made for my Trident Cyclops case for the vibrant. I paid around $40 for it. $30 for the holster + $7 for shipping + $2 to send in my case to have it molded. Sounds a little steep, but I know it'll last.
[Vibrant Accessories] keensab:
Thanks for coupon code.

FYI > my previous case was the body glove and I liked it a lot but it would snap apart if dropped.

This otterbox case is primo! Keeps slimmer profile and protects better than old body glove case. Def buy!
[Vibrant Accessories] Chief Geek:
I actually have some small sheets of kydex that I had used to make mag holders. It never occurred to make a phone holster. I may try to make something once I find some time and the right hardware