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[G Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JSqaured:
Downloading now. I'll give it a try and report back we might need to make a guide on how to maximize the reading experience on your G-Tab for different type of formats and readers.

**UPDATE**

Doing more research specifically on Calibre I found one major roadblock on the FAQ section of the Calibre website.

"Most purchased EPUB books have DRM. This prevents calibre from opening them. You can still use calibre to store and transfer them to your e-book reader. First, you must authorize your reader on a windows machine with Adobe Digital Editions. Once this is done, EPUB books transferred with calibre will work fine on your reader. When you purchase an epub book from a website, you will get an ”.acsm” file. This file should be opened with Adobe Digital Editions, which will then download the actual ”.epub” e-book. The e-book file will be stored in the folder “My Digital Editions”, from where you can add it to calibre."

Another little bit on books with DRM.

"ny e-book with DRM cannot be converted to a different format. This is because conversion itself would require the removal of the DRM. Not all e-book formats support DRM and different e-book formats support different sets of privileges granted by the DRM. There is no way to move the DRM with the content when converting; thus DRM prevents conversion."
[G Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Nduston:
ADE Problem

I am trying to set up my tab to get books from NY public library but having several problems. First, no programs are letting me input my Adobe info. Overdrive and Aldiko keep giving me some kind of error about the server. Also, NYPL website keeps telling me I need to register a mini-reader account (or whatever the program is that would be used for a blackberry)

Have any of you run into this problem or have any suggestions? It seems like some of you got t to work...

Thanks in advance
[G Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Nduston:
Problem Solved (ish)

The reason overdrive and aldiko weren't properly accepting my ADE ID and password was that the time on the G-tablet was incorrect. Once I reset the time (which keeps changing to be incorrect) it worked fine on both programs.

a) I will update when I have actually made sure that I can get books from the library, and

b) anyone know of a thread (or have an answer) for the reason why the clock won't automatically update itself when connected to the internet, or why it keeps changing to the wrong time?

Thanks!
[G Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dschach:
Failed to authorize device

I have Adilko premium as well a txtr ereaders. In both, when attempting to sign in to adobe I get the error "failed to authorize device". The user id and password are correct (verified with multiple attempts) and there isn't a problem when using them with my g2 phone. The gtablet is running 4.2.4 with clemsyn kernel.
[G Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dschach:
It is not possible to register the adobe id via the device. However, if the gtablet is connected to a pc running adobe digital additions and usb file transfer is enabled, adobe digital additions will ask to authorize the device. When the id is entered via ade it works. Files can then be dragged to the device.

I am using aldiko reader. After opening the aldiko app, it is still necessary to tell aldiko to import the book from the sd card. Press home in Aldiko and go to the Aldiko dashboard. Select sd card, the ADE books will be there. Select import to Aldiko. Finally to actually see the books in the bookshelf, in Shelveview, select recently added.

I hope this helps other Aldiko users trying to import library books.
[G Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Marshack4:
I have tried with both aldiko and overdrive and can not get either to work. Adobe digital editions will not find the gtab when I connect it. Both overdrive and aldiko 2.0 say the device is authorized. Transferred an epub manually from computer to the gtab but then aldiko says can't load file. Overdrive takes me to my library site, but when I try to download the book always comes up with an error. My wife really wants to read library DRM books on this gtab and I am having no luck at all.

I am still just running stock rom 3588. Thanks to anyone who can help.
[G Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Marshack4:
update

Uninstalled overdrive and then hooked gtab to a vista computer instead of windows 7. ADE found the gtab on that computer, then went back to the windows 7 64 bit computer and then ADE found aldika on the gtab there as well. Transfered a DRM book and worked. Still not sure why overdrive for android will not work though.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] EvoStar:
I have an unrEVOked rooted Evo 4G and it has given me problems since I rooted it.

1. It won't allow wifi tethering through the tethering app.(which is why I rooted my phone in the first place)

2. It won't allow the new Android 2.3 Gingerbread update. (It starts to install but then shows a yeild warning sign and freezes)

3. It will not let me perform USB tethering. ( :( )

4. It makes me sad...

Any Suggestions?

(please be specific... I am new to this whole android terminology)

Thankyou,

EvoStar!!!
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] klquicksall:
Go to the wifi tether website and download an updated version. 2.0. 5. I had the same problem and this worked for me. Install to sd card and install using root file manager
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ICEReaction:
The new update is not Gingerbread but 2.2 build 3.70... I would suggested downloading a rooted ROM and flashing that then applying the OTA update since that will unroot you.

The rooted ROMs should have hotspot/USB Tethering fixed so you can use them or you can download the USB Tethering fix file, flash that, and your USB Tethering should work.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] alvinpck:
Kinda like iphone that has thumbnails of what's within the folder. No root. Please and thank you
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] klquicksall:
Try using astro file manager. It's pretty good and free.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] alvinpck:
Not a file manager,i have astro already. Like a folder widget to put my apps in I.e. games, tools, etc. kind like the iphones where I can see what's within said folder

Swyped from my evo 4g using XDA App
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] _MetalHead_:
Not sure about a folder where you can see what's in it (aside from MIUI which is a custom ROM), but I use Folder Organizer and you can create your own icons with it.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jhnsn283:
Folder Organizer does have an icon option to show you the thumbnails of the apps instead of using an icon
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jhnsn283:
Like this
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] alvinpck:
Exactly..where to find?
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ICEReaction:
Search 'Folder Organizer' in market. There's a paid and a free version.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] alvinpck:
Thank you all, I found exactly what I was looking for. Especially three guy above me...that was spot on

Swyped from my evo 4g using XDA App
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] speoples20:
I've noticed that the call quality when I'm wifi sucks. Its all static and cuts in and out. I get better calls on 1 bar than on full wifi signal. I'm running the ice rom and have the settings set to "wifi preferred". I really need to use it just wish it worked well. Any ideas on why it wouldn't work well?
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lazerfingers:
I'm using the stock ROM and my wifi is equally bad. Must not be a ROM specific issue.
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] evannole:
I'm having a similar issue. When I initiate a call, the first 10-15 seconds are extremely garbled and suffer from severe buffering, almost like I'm watching a youtube video with a really weak internet connection. Once those first 15 seconds pass, everything seems pretty much normal, but of course there's a good chance that the call doesn't get that far because the person on the other end can't hear me, and I can't hear them.

I'm on the stock ROM. I've tried three factory resets, and each time, that has restored completely normal functionality, but after a day or so, the garbled audio problem returns. I initially thought it was being driven by a conflict with recently installed applications, but I've removed them all and still have had no luck.

Anyone else have any idea what's going on here? Thanks!

E
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Daguse:
on stock rom and use the wifi calling when ever i'm home. sounds fine, no lag issues and no dropped calls. Like the wifi more then cell network. may be the wifi network?
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kline:
I'm on a stock ROM and have zero issues over WiFi. I get very poor signal in my house (just fine outside...) and have had no issues or quality problems via my WiFi.
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] evannole:
All,

For those of you experiencing this problem, particularly one that exhibits itself in the way I described in my previous post: do you have the app Watchdog installed? On a whim, I uninstalled that this afternoon, and now my WiFi calls are no longer all jumbled, laggy and compressed at the start of a call, as they were even this morning. The only change I have made to the phone since this morning was the removal of Watchdog. I haven't even rebooted the device. I know that my WiFi connection was strong in both instances, so I don't believe that was the issue.

So, try uninstalling Watchdog, if you have it. I'm curious to see if this helps anyone else!

E
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] speoples20:
I do have watch dog lite installed, I'll give it a shot and uninstall it.

I am Jack's MT4G
[Galaxy Tab General] tabing:
Whats does "mounted as r/o and r/w" means? in root explorer?

Thanks,
[Galaxy Tab General] pur_berger:
read only and read write
[Galaxy Tab General] KooTee:
r/o = read only, you cannot modify, move or delete files.

r/w = read/write, you can modify , move and delete files -> be carefully ;-)

- Kari
[Galaxy Tab General] tabing:
thanks buddy
[Motorola Droid and Milestone General] tdnrad:
Is this really the decision we have to make?

V2.1

Pro

Better battery life

More stable

Con

Camera picture shifted by a pixel resulting in a line down the side.

Slower

Stuck with old 2.1 applications

V2.2

Pro

Faster

Newest applications such as GMail are much more usable, there are also new applications for 2.2+ only

Camera pictures turn out correctly

Con

Camera application crashes unexpectedly

General instability of the phone and its applications

Terrible battery life (at least 50% less on a good day)

ps. if any of these can be resolved please let me know. If you have anything to add to the list, also let me know. I've been switching back and forth between the two trying to figure out which I like more, but I find either way I'm terribly annoyed by something.
[Motorola Droid and Milestone General] max_avatar:
I disagree with the cons of v2.2.1, the camera works perfect, no instability and the battery lasts 1 1 / 2 to 2 days
[Motorola Droid and Milestone General] Ifiuse:
+1, And i think that the battery drain deppends of the OC, and the care of the usser.

3 days with out changer with and extremly care and oc.
[Motorola Droid and Milestone General] hearts king101:
I see 2.1 is more stable and faster than 2.2

because and this is happened with me

apps installed in 2.1 are the same in 2.2

but 2.2 needs more time to open the desktop and the apps menu

and sometimes appear ( problem loading widget ) so i need to reload the widget

and for that reason I'm gonna stay on 2.1 because I'm tired with 2.2

notice\ If u have any solution for the problem mentioned above please

tell me;);););)
[Motorola Droid and Milestone General] tdnrad:
1 1/2 to 2 days... hmm. I never make it 48 hours on 2.2.. 36 with minor usage. But 2.1 with the same usage I usually make 3 days at least.
[Motorola Droid and Milestone General] tdnrad:
Fair enough, but I make 3 days normally on 2.1 with mine over-clocked to 1.1GHz. At least from what I remember. I have recently gone back to 2.1 and will report back if I'm thinking of 800 MHz and got confused.

On 2.2, with 700 Mhz I never lasted much more then 36 hours, so either way I feel 2.1 is doing much better.

What mod do you guys use? or just the un-modded beta kernel?
[Motorola Droid and Milestone General] tdnrad:
Maybe I'm missing something but the GMail app, for one, doesn't seem to be updated on 2.1? I can't even copy/paste, I don't have the new header, etc. Can anyone correct me on this if I'm wrong?

2.1 is definately more stable.. however faster I'd say I agree with you if you install JIT beta and overclock it (which is fine, considering it still runs longer for meoverclocked than the 2.2 kernel) but without those mods its a lot more laggy for the UI.

EDIT: Apologies, I just noticed the multi-quote button. Next time I promise not to spam post.
[Motorola Droid and Milestone General] xb360:
2.1 cons: can't upload directly from website. eg, imageshack. Don't have flash support on website. Apps2sd need tedious step to install.

2.2 cons: stock camera doesn't support widescreen. Wifi instability.

Lets see how official 2.2 perform.
[Motorola Droid and Milestone General] kabaldan:
No Milestone camera application supports widescreen.

The stock Motorola Camera has only a crop mode that strips the top and bottom parts of the picture (lowering its resolution) that is called "widescreen"...

Also, there's no 2.2 for Milestone yet, there is only an early 2.2 beta firmware available (and there are also 2.2 ROMs that depend on components - e.g. kernel, gsm/umts stuff etc. - extracted from the early beta, which makes them beta too).

So no fair comparison is possible at this moment.
[Motorola Droid and Milestone General] The Solutor:
I have to add that the motorola usb networking driver is rock solid on 2.2 unlike the one from 2.1 that hangs under heavy network traffic.

This is impacts the reliability of USB tethering.
[Motorola Droid and Milestone General] xb360:
It may be crop, but it still look nice.

Yeah, still waiting for the release of Q4 for EU..
[Hero CDMA Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tailsthecat3:
Greetings. Would someone with some talent and skills be willing to please help me/make edits for me? I have provided the main file. I have also provided the other files to show the type that I would like to use.

I would like to change the stock symbols to the offset android '3G' icon/the 1x icon(attached)- and the bars to the four or - preferably five bar bubbly style(also attached).

From what I can see, the files are there within the com.htc.resources.apk file but I think they need to be renamed, perhaps edited in photoshop(which I am furtada with).

Thank you for your dev'ing genius and ill be sure to max out the thanks meter...if i can donate, I will try my darndest.

thank you so much!
[Hero CDMA Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kdepro:
thats a fairly simple fix. although I'm not sure that is the correct apk... i run an aosp (so it may not translate correctly for a sense rom) but my changes (which were of a similar type) required updating the /system/framework/framework-res.apk

I dont have time to do it now, but I could take a look at it next week. what rom are you running?
[Hero CDMA Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xDragod:
It would be in the framework-res.apk and the signal bar wouldn't be as simple as changing the picture, if I am not mistaken. The 3G to 1x icon is a very simple fix, but I believe that having five (usable) bars requires a bit of extra work involving xml files? I always assuemed that was the reason only Sense ROMs had six bars.
[Hero CDMA Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Asadullah:
I would try just taking the pngs from a stock sprint hero rom and switching them. I've got a video on it but I never posted it on xda cuz I was gonna delete it but its on my YouTube channel
[Hero CDMA Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tailsthecat3:
theyre inside the drawable-mdpi folder in the com.htc.resources.apk. thats where i found and how i changed the Ev icon to the other 3G icon thats there...not the offset one which is better. then i just pulled com.htc.resources.apk and pushed the modded one to and from /system/framework/com.htc.resources.apk

i would be forever grateful if i could get it. im just running a stock 2.1, rooted...which ive altered the 3g icon and bars before but i prefer the offset/bubbly icons

thanks thanks thanks
[Hero CDMA Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tailsthecat3:
bump

anyone willing/able to make these edits for me??

it would be greatly appreciated as not only myself but others could benefit as well...

i appreciate your time and thank you!
[Hero CDMA Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jcote258:
Trying to wake a dead thread it seams, looking to change the color of the signal bars from green to red. I'm using MIKFROYO v4.5 and I talk to the dev and he pointed out that the change was going to have to occur inside the com.htc.resources apk. Can someone help me out on how to either edit the apk or.do it for me?
[Hero, G2 Touch Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mrlwiggy:
Hey guys :)

I have a HTC Hero which I got 2nd hand off eBay. It was from orange, so got an unlock code for it, and I am now using it on three. I was trying to get the 2.1 software update, but there isn't an option in the 'About Phone' menu, nor have I got a message offering the update.

I also rooted it via Androot, and then bought the ROM Manager from the Market, but I can't flash the Recovery Image to ClockWorkMod, as the phone has a mini loading bar thing at the top, then it just stops and does nothing.

Help :(
[Hero, G2 Touch Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Steven_belfast:
Greetings,

Last time i have the orange rru 1.5 and i just flashed it,

One first boot was advised there was a small update,

Once i had installed this i could check for updates Via the phone,

I would say flash the orange rru from the htc support site.

And take it from there.
[Hero, G2 Touch Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mrlwiggy:
Thanks for the quick reply :)

I have tried flashing the RUU using the EXE off of the HTC site, but when it says 'Finding details about phone' or whatever, it says '[Error 170] USB Error', and doesn't do the upgrade.

Any Suggestions?
[Hero, G2 Touch Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mrlwiggy:
Fixed problem

Managed to flash the recovery image using this:

theunlockr.com/2009/10/15/how-to-flash-a-new-recovery-image-if-you-are-already-rooted/

Hope it helps anyone :)
[Hero, G2 Touch Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Steven_belfast:
Yeah this is due to debug not being turned on,

There is a read me file with the RRU software,

Its all ways best to be able to go back to RRU`s if all else fails man,

Glad you got it working in the end man,
[Nexus S General] Zorachus:
I bought the Nexus-S on Thursday it is my 3rd Android device, first was the MyTouch3G, and the EVO. I did have a iPhone3G back in the day.

My siblings were over for a Christmas party last night, and my brother and sister both own the iPhopne4, and boy does that OS look and feel dated.

I keep reading how awesome the iPhone 4 is, supposed to be the #1 best smartphone on the market ? I will agree, the look and design of the phone itself is very nice, and feels very solid well put together. But the OS just seems so 3 years ago, with just a screen full of app icons, and no notifications, no widgets, and a small 3.5" just not doing it for me. I think my Nexus-S is a much better product, the live wallpapers might be a gimmick, but I love my starfield one, looks very StarTrek cool. Plus the Super AMOLED screen is so much nicer than the retina display.

I am not bashing Apple, I would possibly buy an iPhone 5, if they make a larger screen, and must add in widgets and a notification system.

One last beef, is the middle thumb button on the iPhone, oh my God, that has to go. I think I would throw the phone against the wall if that's the only button to press. Where is the menu button, and back button ? Just having a home button would be annoying.
[Nexus S General] ztm.000:
To each, his own my good man, but I am definitely with you there... Like looking back (to five days ago) I don't know what I was thinking haha. iPhone 4 is terrible, I don't ever want to buy another Apple phone, but I somehow always do... Hopefully I'll break the tradition in '11. :D
[Nexus S General] meetagrawal:
The OS may feel "dated" but it is much more polished than Android is.

And that's coming from an iPhone user for the past 2+ years who just made the switch to Android with Nexus S.
[Nexus S General] RogerPodacter:
Welcome to android:-). All that was true even a year ago with the nexus one. Android OS is just so much more interesting and useful and functional than iOS. It's not even close.

But apple OS does look more polished for some things. To me personally I don't see a huge difference though.
[Nexus S General] meetagrawal:
Well, this isn't my first Android device. I was an early adopter with the G1 when it first came out, but ditched it after 6 months or so.

That said, the major area where iOS beats Android is the lack of pop up menus. The flow in iOS is very nice and intuitive. Keyboard is also better plus things like copy and paste, scrolling in the browser etc. App quality and selection is still superior on iOS.
[Nexus S General] bwalk:
Give Android one, at best two more years, and Apple will piss into its pants.
[Nexus S General] diazf09:
Thought the same thing ... screen looks tiny and. Os feels out dated... and I have a vibrant..

I do agree the iphones features are very well put together and polished but. It gets boring it super difficult to customize.. also sucks how every single app has to have a back button.. also u can only have 3g only on att Wich sucks cuz att sucks! Just to put it plain and simple the iphone is well made but its boring ... alot of. More fun with android especially playing with ur home screen
[Nexus S General] ztm.000:
The only thing i miss is the ability to take a screenshot w/o a 3rd party app. :( haha
[Nexus S General] mingkee:
There are two things iphone/ipod/ipad never has:

ogg vorbis support (much better fidelity than mp3)

adobe flash

The screen on NS is simply the best

color: NS>MT4>nexus one

contrast: NS>nexus one (both have unlimited contrast)>MT4

I also found antenna jack uncovered on NS, so you can plug external antenna when driving to get much more constant reception.

In addition, micro/miniUSB data/charging jack is much more common on smartphones now.
[Nexus S General] Smilez_c:
Im just glad people are starting to notice how Android is ahead of iOS even at its early stages..oh BTW I LOVE NEXUS S! Coming from N1
[Nexus S General] distortedloop:
Could you provide more details on that? Where's this uncovered antenna jack at?

Are you talking about the little micro-connector to the right of the batter, near the lower volume rocker, when the battery cover is removed? What kind of external antenna are you using?
[Nexus S General] Zorachus:
My brother a big tech geek like myself, makes this comment on my Nexus-S, he says, "yeah your phone looks pretty, the weather widget w/clock, and live starfield wallpaper, and fancy Super AMOLED screen are great and all, but I like the iPhone for it's simplicity, I like to turn the phone on, see my app I want, and click it and go to it. I am not going to stare at some pretty home screen all day, that doesn't matter to me. I just want my apps, and get to them right away."
[Nexus S General] jroid:
that's extremely easy on android. lol, just open the app drawer, drag and drop any app you would like on your homescreen or any other screen and THERE YOU HAVE IT!! turn screen on and tap the app! how hard was that? :eek:
[Nexus S General] Smilez_c:
Based on that statement your bro doesn't even sound Techy/nerdy...
[Nexus S General] enfurno:
Ios is horrible......... it isn't meant for super users at all. Its a trendy os and nothing more. Android owns. Yes I have owned an iPhone.. worst mistake in technological history.
[Nexus S General] gparmar76:
I would agree with you prior to the Nexus S....but this new Google phone is every bit as good and polished as the iphone 4 IMO.