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[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] steviewevie:
You will get 2.3 quicker if you go to a custom ROM. There are builds of Cyanogen right now based on 2.3 (see the dev forum), and he is bound to release a full version before HTC/T-Mobile get round to their official 2.3 updates.

Some people like Sense ROMs, others hate them. The only way to find out for sure is for you to try one. Do a nandroid backup of your G2 ROM before you flash, then it will be very easy for you to go back to stock if you want to (e.g. if you don't like Sense).

Sense is basically a set of different apps and widgets for the phone, with a Sense framework embedded into the ROM to support these. e.g. some extra widgets you can use, different SMS app compared to stock, different camera app compared to stock, etc, etc.
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] the orange bandit:
Yes, Sense is an overlay, a new Graphical user interface for the OS.

As for 2.3, I'd go ahead and do the Sense ROM now, and wait for the stable 2.3 ROMs, which should be about a month or so. As noted, there are currently builds of 2.3 that you can install on your G2, but various things aren't working (WiFi seems wonky, video cam doesn't work, etc). These will be fixed eventually.

Flashing a new ROM is so easy it's not even funny - slap Sense on there now, so you can enjoy it while you're waiting for Gingerbread.
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] redpoint73:
Some great responses above. But wanted to clarify, since the OP seems a bit clear. There is no way to "install" only Sense. Its too embedded into the ROM/OS as steviewevie mentioned. You need to flash a whole new ROM, which will wipe your phone. What you will then have is a phone with Froyo and the Sense UI.

Custom Gingerbread ROMs with Sense will eventually show up on XDA. But it will probably not happen until after HTC releases a device (or updates an exisiting device) with Gingerbread & Sense.
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Im Too Legendary:
Absolutely amazing responses people, I can't thank you all enough for your input! :)

However I'm having problems with what would seem so "simple" to you guys. I can't seem to be able to install ADB on my phone - I swear I've done everything that I could/followed the thread posted by stevie. Yet the command prompt won't recognize my phone.

Even more so, when I downloaded the program for my G2 (Desire Z HTC Sync Software) the software didn't even recognize my phone was plugged in via usb. I'm using the official USB that came with my phone, and when I plug it in via usb I'm able to transfer files to and from my computer/G2.

Yet it's not being "recognized" by either programs (HTC Sync or ADB/Command Prompt)

Anyone have any ideas?
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] steviewevie:
So what is that does work in terms of sync/transfer for your phone ? You mention transferring files, is that if you go into "Disk Drive" mode for the connection type, to mount the SD card on your PC ?

What OS do you have on your PC ?

Have you tried a different USB port on your PC ?
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Im Too Legendary:
I'm able to manually drag and drop files from my computer to my phone and vice-versa. For example I'm able to drag in .mp3 or video files for media uses/manage pictures - you know the regular stuff you would/should be able to do upon plugging in your phone via usb.

I'm running Windows 7 Ultimate x64

And yes I've tried more than one usb on my laptop.

Keep in mind I also toggled "usb debugging" and seemingly all other necessary measures as what you've described in the thread.

When ever I bring my Command Promt, and enter in the necessary information, it comes back as "this command is unrecognizable" etc.

What is bewildering me is that my computer reads the phone connected (as I'm able to manipulate the files on my sd card) yet the "HTC Sync" program is not able to pick up my phone. And I presumed there's a connection their since the Command Prompt isn't executing the necessary information as well.
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] steviewevie:
You have a G2, right ? So I presume you're running the stock G2 ROM right now ? I don't think that will work with HTC Sync, since I don't think the stock G2 ROM supports HTC Sync, only the Sense ROMs (i.e. from the Desire Z). You have to select a special "HTC Sync" mode to connect the phone, from the phone side, even on a Desire Z, to make it work.

I'm interested in this "command is unrecognizable" business. When do you get that, what exactly are you typing on your PC to bring up that message ?

Is the drag and drop stuff when you turn on "USB Sharing" on your G2 ?
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Im Too Legendary:
Ah I see, I sort of figured that sort of complication might have been due to the fact that I couldn't "find" any G2 specific "software". So naturally I just went with the Desire Z Software.

As for the "command is unrecognizable business", I receive that message on step "7" of your guide for installing ABD (The Complete Way). I'm not sure why it's doing that when my phone is plugged in. When I could have sworn I did everything prior to that step.

And yes I'm able to that when I turn on "USB Sharing".
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] steviewevie:
If you get that from "adb devices", then your PATH is not setup correctly. Go back to Step 4 and check what you put there.
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] the orange bandit:
In my experience, HTC Sync is pretty wonky, anyways, I have the Virtuous ROM on my G2 and sometimes I can get HTC Sync to recognize my phone, sometimes I can't. Typically what happens is that my phone sees HTC Sync on my computer and says it's synchronizing, but HTC Sync never shows anything. I gave up, eventually.

What are you trying to sync? I use Windows Live Photo Gallery (the newest version is pretty sweet), and just connected my phone to my computer in disk mode, then 'hid' all the folders on my memory card other than /DCIM/Images (where the camera stores photos). I can then connect my phone in disk mode, and on the little popup in Windows, choose the 'import photos to Windows Live Photo Gallery' and it only imports photos - ignoring all the other images I have on my card, from apps and such.
[Galaxy Tab General] cdred:
Here is the way to set Sprint Galaxy Tab to wi-fi only. This works with both rooted and unrooted tabs but rooted is way better because of titanium backup. Batch backup everything with titanium backup. Then go to SETTINGS/PRIVACY and erase all data. Follow all prompts and reset device. When device resets and comes to first screen about keyboard, skip this step and when you get to Sprint and Wi-Fi : Wi-Fi only set to Wi-Fi only!!! (Very Important Step). Continue through setup of phone if desired. If you use titanium backup, (Important Step) restore missing apps and data but NOT ANY SYSTEM DATA!!! Reconfigure apps and good to go. Remember, Pick Wi-Fi only and NOT Wi-Fi and 3g.. Also remember if using titanium backup to NOT RESTORE ANY SYSTEM DATA, only missing apps and data. Tested and works great.I use Mobile Hotspot from Evo to power Galaxy Tab and $30 dollars for Hotspot unlimited on 4G AND 3G makes capped 3G on Tab useless. I hope this helps...
[Galaxy Tab General] LordLugard:
?????

Why not just set it to Airplane mode first, then go to menu, settings, wireless and networks and just turn on only WiFI???
[Galaxy Tab General] cdred:
I set to airplane mode, then went to menu, settings, wireless and networks and checked wi-fi. Problem was, when you left the range of your router, it would automatically switch to 3g so that you can have continous connection and that was the function that I wanted to disable. This was something I noticed and it all started with the initial device setup which gave you the option of totally disabling 3g on the device. That way, it either runs on my router at home or from my Evo as a hotspot and not the 2gb capped Sprint service included.
[Galaxy Tab General] cdred:
I found the setting to turn on or off 3g. Settings/Wireless and networks/mobile networks/ and uncheck use packet data. Thanks for the information. Really helpful.
[Galaxy Tab General] ftgg99:
Long press the power button and deactivate data. Then turn on airplane mode. Then turn on wifi. Voila - no extra costs and better battery!
[Galaxy Tab General] heythorp:
a ton of apps out there to do this too. apn on-off looks like a nice widget to give you one touch quick control.
[Galaxy Tab General] ftgg99:
this is not the same thing - editing the apn does not turn off the radio, only stops it from finding any network to connect to

airplane mode will literally switch the radio off, saving you battery and removing the cell signal notifier from the taskbar
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] darkside79:
Ok, so I searched pretty much everywhere and I can't find any place to get the App Drawer Icon Pack for ADW Launcher Ex. I searched the market and Google but every link points me back to the market and its not showing on there for my Odex Froyo Rom. Could someone please be super nice and upload it for me or post a direct link please. Thanks a million!
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] darkside79:
Can someone please help me out? I'm not asking to much I'm I??
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] s15274n:
I can't find it either. I sent ander a tweet asking where to locate it.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] n1gh7mar3:
Yeah go to adwsettings... theme preferences... then click get themes...
[Epic 4G General] xeonbuilder:
Anyone figure how to get the Bluetooth voice dialing working with the leaked Froyo we have ?
[Android Software Development] Rootstonian:
During my business programming career, I always had good reference books to use no matter what language I was programming in.

I'm not talking a "How To..." book, but a solid reference book. Here's the class, here's the methods and their parameters. Maybe a short example.

I can't find anything similar for Android OS...anyone out there know of something?

Yes, I know it's on the net, but for me, there's just something about having the book. Like when I'm not coding, I can lay on the couch and read it while watching the game or not have to switch screens (even though I can pull-up a reference link on my second laptop).
[Android Software Development] Captainkrtek:
Checkout Professional Android 2 Application Development by Wrox - Reto Meier (Author). Been using it for a month or so, learned a lot and it is pretty in depth for complex subjects. One of the best books ive used :)
[Android Software Development] Rootstonian:
Guess it's worth a try. Got scared for a second because I DID order Android 2 Pro and returned it the next day. There was no order in the book, nothing was clear at all and tbh, it was just nasty bad.

I can try the one you suggested. If Amazon is anything, they're fast and the return policy is just awesome. :)

Thanks,

Roots
[Android Software Development] N8ter:
Google develops android too fast for books to be worth the money, IMO.

Read the SDK docs and work with some code. Anything in that book is trivial to find on the internet.
[Android Software Development] mainerror:
Professional Android 2 Application Development is a very good book and it quite up to date in its current revision.

I can also warmly recommend Mark Murphy's Warescription. You get four e-books and all it's updates for 12 months. Those books are high quality and Mark does a very good job at keeping the books up to date and also at helping his Warescription community with their questions. You should give it a try.
[Android Software Development] Rootstonian:
I got the book. I was up late programming (as usual). It was like 4 a.m. EST Monday morning when I ordered it on Amazon. Did 3 to 5 business days. It came Tuesday!!!

Thanks, it's a good book. The FULL source code and all listings are downloadable which is nice. The book covers a lot of information and I think it's in the intermediate to semi-advanced level. Well written, logical progression of concepts. Only thing I really miss are some screen shots of an emulator running the projects.

I think I might run to local Best Buy, get a new black ink cartridge and print all the source code out and get it bound or put in notebook for a one-stop reference. Some projects have 5+ classes in them and it's easier to "flip through" in a book vs. onscreen. Worth the $20 in material (paper and ink).
[Android Software Development] drivenapollo:
what about a good book or place to learn the basics?

Sent from my Epic 4G

Rom: Never stock, but always with some Gingerbread.
[Android Software Development] Rootstonian:
I would start with some Google-found tutorials. There are hundreds of "Hello World" apps out there. For a beginner, the Hello World app is probably easier than getting the SDK up and running! LOL

Then work with adding EditText and TextView boxes. Then move on to Buttons. A good second program is "Enter your Name", "Hit Submit", "Show your Name". That gets all 3 ideas above going as well as onClick code and will get you working with main.xml
[Android Software Development] drivenapollo:
awesome! Thanks for the info. I installed everything earlier from Google and got that all setup. I will look more into everything else. Appreciate the reply. :-)

Sent from my Epic 4G

Rom: Never stock, but always with some Gingerbread.
[Android Software Development] JazzyJ72:
You could also look for a book called "The Android Developers Cookbook" written by Steele/To and published by Addison-Wesley...
[Android Software Development] Rootstonian:
Yeah, the basics are pretty easy, yet still powerful. I wrote some pretty basic apps (at least from the User's view) that are selling ok. But I learned a lot.

I'm a professional programmer, but as the economy goes, currently unemployed. I've learned a lot of languages (10 or so) and a lot of different environments. I'm finding the Android OS and the whole smartphone environment a remarkable new experience and what I feel, something that's just going to grow exponentially.

Good Luck :)
[Android Software Development] bompo:
The android app labs are also a very good introduction. Google for "Android App Course"
[Android Software Development] xaiai:
WOW I've just started learning android development, and i am in the type that i need some hand on experience before i read the theory~ I think this is very suitable for android beginners to learn how to, at least, build a usable apps!

I'll also try on the 'android developers cookbook'~ expecting!

Really thanks for the sharing!
[Android Software Development] Sagar1704:
1)0321673352 Sams Teach Yourself Android Application Development in 24 Hours

2)OReilly Android Application Development
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Okawa:
Just wondering if the MyTouch 4G is Band I 2100 UMTS compatible with Japanese phone company Softbank.

I know the G2 is so I think the MyTouch is just wondering ^_^
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jeff7790:
Yes its compatible just unlock your phone
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Okawa:
Thanks, just wanted to make sure ^_^

Getting one for my brother and he is stationed in Japan.
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jeff7790:
No problem ,since the company that you mention carries official iPhone meaning they run gsm so it should work
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Okawa:
Right, but I know the Nexus One from T-Mobile was only compatible with Softbank. But the G2 and Mytouch 4G both have a similar antenna so I just assumed it was ok.
[Desire HD Themes and Apps] amresh:
All credit goes to Kalagas.

I only ported some of icons from original Milestone theme and mixed some of sense icon. Enjoy!
[Desire HD Themes and Apps] odissee:
sorry not run on cm 6.1.2 please post new release
[Desire HD Themes and Apps] Juevani:
its looks very good.. could you please post the Screen lock as a file for it self as well, would love to have that one separate if its possible.. thx
[Desire HD Themes and Apps] forelli:
I might be wrong, but this screen lock looks like Widget locker, paid app available thru the market. So I guess you will have to install and enable it in order to see the icons like in the 1st post.

f.
[Desire HD Themes and Apps] Juevani:
I've found that out after I wrote my replay, hehe.. but thanks anyway.
[Desire HD Themes and Apps] amresh:
Check here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=891816
[Wildfire Android Development] buntyb21:
Dear all,

Htc wildfire not rooting after update android 2.2
[Wildfire Android Development] kevin2516:
No need to create another thread, we already have a billion of these.

You can't root the new OTA froyo because htc updated the hboot. You're going to have to wait until unrevoked release a new version.
[Desire HD General] erimin:
As a new owner of DHD I would like to share my problem....

Yesterday, I downloaded (completely 40 mb) the new 2.2.1 OTA update... i experienced the following malfunction...

In the middle of procedure... green bar stops moving... and a green exclamation mark appears... after a while turn to red into a circle... and everything seems to be struggled... I had to remove battery to get a reboot... I did it two times, but I got the same result...

For your information I use visionary for temproot (no temproot on boot). Each time I tried to process new update.... root was off, after a clean reboot...

If anyone knows a solution to help me...

Thanks in advance

Sent from my Desire HD
[Desire HD General] Andy:
Hi, I posted this in 3 separate but very similar threads.

Seems like the PermRoot breaks the update.

There are countless other threads saying basically the same.

You could try installing via bootloader, but your DHD would return to factory settings.

Download This ROM. Rename it to PD98IMG.zip and place on your SD Card.

Turn off your DHD (Disable FastBoot) and power on holding VOL DOWN.

Your DHD will then apply the update itself. With the new update you will not be able to root, HTC have fixed the exploit Visionary+ used. A new method to root will have to be found. I know you said you have only used TempRoot, but perhaps Visionary+ modifies something that the HTC Update checks.
[Desire HD General] dman2266:
NO IMAGE

i done what u have said and im just getting no image help
[Desire HD General] Andy:
What exactly is happening?
[Desire HD General] dman2266:
help

well i go into the bootloader it scans the sd card find the file pd98img but then it sez missing files with a blue bar goining along on the side
[Desire HD General] dman2266:
kernal

does it matter what kernal am using??
[Desire HD General] Andy:
Did you open the PD98IMG.zip file on your computer?
[Desire HD General] dman2266:
no

no sorry was i ment to open it on my computer then what?? bit of a newbie sorry
[Desire HD General] dman2266:
lose

also will i lose all my numbers and my settings?
[Desire HD General] Andy:
Don't open it on your computer. You will break the signature and it definitely wont work then.

The kernel shouldn't affect the flashing in bootloader

EDIT: If you numbers are synced to you Google account, then no. But you will lose all your settings.

Is your DHD unbranded or carried branded?
[Desire HD General] dman2266:
ok

well i rename t put it on my sd card the went into bootloader and i just does like wht i said be4!!
[Nook Color General] Homer_S_xda:
How can I make my rooted NC prompt for my Gmail password? Currently it is stored, so anyone with access to my NC has access to my Gmail!

Homer

NC 1.0.1 w/ Auto-nooter 2.12.25
[Nook Color General] camwinnn:
Ooops sorry, thought you ment it wasnt showing the password thing. Not getting it to prompt asking for it.

Ignore this post.
[Nook Color General] Homer_S_xda:
OK, the XDA app does exactly what it should. It asks you to login when you launch it. It has better security than Gmail does. Anyone else see this as an issue? Or is it just me...

Homer

Sent from my XDA app on my NC (1.0.1 w/A-n 2.12.25)
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ravigodhwani:
is there anyway to remove the bubble/transparent square behind each icon on the sense launcher? i read somewhere that a metamorph can be made, but i am not familiar with creating metamorph themes. is there any other way?

they are really taking away from my wallpapers haha
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sl1k1:
Easiest way is to get a different launcher like launcher pro or adw.
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ravigodhwani:
yeahhh i know, i was just hoping there was another way, i'm really liking some of the sense widgets.
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sl1k1:
There's a theme on the market that gets rid of it..I can't think of the name right now..
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sl1k1:
Found it..The theme is androidian
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ravigodhwani:
hell yeah thank you so much, i had that actually, it came with iced glacier rom, but it made every other theme crash so i deleted the apk! thank you again i'll download it right now!
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] renster721:
Any other way besides the androidian theme? I don't really like it besides that it removes the squares.
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cmlough:
I just use Desktop Visualizer.
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Fyb3roptik:
I will be making more themes that do not have teh bubblez =)

Androidian was just a taste. I am taking suggestions
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] el-jodio:
Dark themes are always nice. Can icons be changed through themes?
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] el-jodio:
Maybe Androidian with different colors to start.
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] beanbean50:
yeah, I like the Androidian theme a lot (using it now) but I don't like the lime green colour, maybe a nice blue would be cool...?
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] beanbean50:
robo over at the Espresso port for the Desire has created a bubble free theme that looks great ... I'm not quite sure if it will run on the original ROM though...

if you're gonna try to flash it please make sure you do a SYSTEM BACKUP just before flashing ...!

(please let me know if it works !)

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=11249529&postcount=1032

edit:

has anyone been brave enough to try it yet...?...hehe
[Vibrant General] awaisuk:
Hello.

I just got this phone, and it is UNLOCKED and stock 2.1 on it.

I would like to update to the official 2.2 and keep the unlocked, can someone point me to the right direction and tell me how that will be done?

I heard the 2.2 is not out officially, but it is leaked, so that leaked version is the full 2.2 stock or something missing?

I heard something about rooting, flashing, but I am not sure what that means as I just got this phone.

Any help appreciated.

Thanks.
[Vibrant General] ScooterG:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=800636
[Vibrant General] oka1:
root the phone 1st then download rom manager then pick a rom eugene's , sombionix, or master are all good read up on them and then pick one

down load it on to your computer then load into the internal sd card then reboot in to recovery or through clockwork (rom manager) and load it up.. If you can't follow read up on the sticky's in this forum it explains way better.........
[Vibrant General] krazie1:
Look in here for all your needs and tools that you'll want to get started on getting Root, ClockworkMod Recovery and a Custom Rom.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=771111

Look in here for all the different Roms. (ie Android 2.1 roms or Android 2.2 roms)

http://xdaforums.com/forumdisplay.php?f=711

Just like oka1 said, you need to root your device first. Then get rom manager from the market and install clockworkmod recovery through it. When your done with that download any rom you want and put it on your Internal Memory (Phone Storage) on the root of it. Then flash through Clockworkmod. Hope its enough. ;D
[Vibrant General] awaisuk:
Words are sounding very complicated, but I am sure its not just need to learn how to do the steps....

Also the 2.2 will fix GPS, and have Full Flash browser right?

Can I use this to root? http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=739300

Also if I brick this phone as I am new at it, can it be recovered?

And where do I find the stock 2.2, please?

Thanks.