yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Droid Incredible Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Haraldr Blaatand:
OK.... I got the ramdisk sorted out. The boot loop is gone. But it doesn't progress past the splash1. sigh.

I need to see the kernel messages, and typically ADB is not available.

CM6 uses a modified media scanner (Android layer) that uses '/mnt' as its base directory, instead of '/mnt/sdcard.' And, as you say, it has its own problems.

I am trying to modify the underlying file system to make hopefully all software work (e.g. HTC stock, Winamp and other media players, 90% of the apps I've played with).
[Droid Incredible Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Haraldr Blaatand:
It "works!"

Alright... I have all the tools made, and bugs squashed. So, I can correctly mod a boot image. (Tip: The boot process has a zero warning or error tolerance.)

It fully booted. BUT... A permanent notification "Preparing phone storage.../Checking for errors." did not go away. All emmc directories were absent.

So, I've found a problem. Google didn't return any useful information... Especially annoying is the face that I don't even get a link to the Android source to even get a hint where this notification comes from. :mad:

AHA! Fixed that problem. Now, emmc is visible on the sdcard.

NEXT problem (this one I expected):

Media scanner picked up 2 copies of my pictures (I have them on emmc). So, my thought is to start removing links (and references) to emmc in its new location until things clear up.
[Droid Incredible Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ppd0526:
The double items in media scanner seems like a small issue compared to what it fixes.
[Droid Incredible Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Haraldr Blaatand:
More problems created than fixed. (And WHY this is a mess to begin with.)

Postmortem thus far...

Touching ANY code related to where emmc appears will cause Setting to FC if you view the SD & phone storage usage.

Makes media visible to "other" applications, but shows duplicates in HTC's music and gallery apps.

I didn't look too closely at it, but I question that the camera was playing nice with the new config.

SO... I took some time to understand the double items, and why EMMC is such a problem to begin with.

HTC did not modify the media scanner/provider to support EMMC. They modified their APPS. Do a dump of HTC's music and gallery apps. You'll find a LOT of extra code, and a lot of added symbols/strings for handling the phone storage.

In other words, they didn't create a "public" solution. They just made their own private patch, and brushed it under the rug. (How dare we not use THEIR apps???)

Media Scanner/Provider:

I looked at Koush's code changes. I don't understand his changes. I'm not sure how/why it "works." I don't know why it reportedly breaks the HTC apps. I am also not sure that their is a way to mod it to actually fix the issue... Google's code was not written to be extensible. But, I think it may be the way to go in the long run.

What other phones have EMMC? Do they have a fix?
[Droid Incredible Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Haraldr Blaatand:
My tools...

There is a lot of code duplication, no GUI, or options. It ain't exactly pretty, but it works.

I'm posting this here for future reference by others wishing to work with boot.img.

Note: This specifically targets 1 file on the ramdisk (init.inc.rc), but with some changes this could do almost anything you would want.

License... Oh. GPL. If you make changes, please send me a patch.

REQUIRES: AutoHotkey (Hey.... it's all I had available, but the code should be easy for anyone to follow and port to another language.)

Runs on Windows (XP). Does not require cygwin. Native GZIP included.
[General Topics] Borat38:
From PDAPhone.com:

A notice from Lookout Mobile Security reports that a new form of malware affecting Android devices has emerged in China. Geinimi, as it is called, can compromise a significant amount of data on affected devices, and send it back to the originator's servers. Once Geinimi is installed on the infected device, it has the potential to receive commands from a remote server that can control the device.

This malware is being attached to repackaged versions of legitimate applications that are distributed in third party Android application markets in China, but could spread to other geographies.

To keep yourself safe, the following recommendations should be followed:

* Only download apps from trusted sources and remember to look for developer name, reviews, and ratings.

* Always check the permissions that an app requests and consider what access an app should need.

* Watch for unusual activity on the device such as apps being installed without your knowledge, SMS messages being sent automatically to unknown recipients, and phone calls automatically being placed.

* Download a mobile security app for your device that scans every app you download.

As the popularity of Android phones spreads, this type of attack will become more and more prevalent.
[Vibrant Themes and Apps] sonofskywalker3:
This mod will add the reboot, recovery, and download options to the power menu for any deodexed jk6 rom, and add the green segmented accurate battery mod as well. Please let me know if this doesn't work for you, i don't have a vibrant to test it on.

thanks to ecotox for the power options, i just added the accurate battery mod to his zip.
[Vibrant Themes and Apps] sonofskywalker3:
anyone tested this yet?
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Frostyeo:
Hey guys, im from Singapore, and i bought my DesireHD from telcos about 2 weeks ago. I just noticed that some of the threads here mentioned that android version is 2.2.1

When i go into "About Phone", and then "software information"

my android version only puts 2.2

When i check for software updates, there isn't any.

Is there a problem with my software? or is it just supposed to be shown as 2.2?:eek:
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] willcor:
i would not worry to much,

it depends on regions /country .

i am in south africa and have also android, ver 2.2 ..

no ota or anything,at moment,

waiting for HTC and local service providers, to sort it out ?

With all the problems "some " are experiencing with vers 2.2.1

eg.."fried": sd cards, cpu running at 100% .. no root ..etc

"some" are even reverting back to , vers 2.2 !!

...just relax and wait.!!

good luck
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] black spirit:
Yo,

Been playing and searching for any possible solution's for hours now, and have not come up with anything.

I'm trying to install Ubuntu on my Vibrant, which is Rooted and currently running Nero V3, with Voodoo disabled.

Everything has been downloaded and placed on the sdcard, although when running the commands, I get this.

D:\android-sdk-windows\tools>adb shell
* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *
* daemon started successfully *
/ $ su
su
# cd /sdcard/ubuntu
cd /sdcard/ubuntu
# sh ./ubuntu.sh
sh ./ubuntu.sh
modprobe: chdir(2.6.32.9): No such file or directory
←[H←[Jrm failed for -f, No such file or directory
rm failed for -f, No such file or directory
rm failed for -f, No such file or directory
rm failed for -f, No such file or directory
rm failed for -f, No such file or directory
mkdir failed for /data/local/mnt, File exists
←[H←[Jrm failed for -/system/bin/mountonly, No such file or directory
Unable to chmod bootlinux: Operation not permitted
←[H←[J
Ubuntu Chroot Bootloader v0.1
Ubuntu Bootloader is now installed!
This process does NOT damage Android OS!

To enter the Debian Linux console just type 'bootlinux'

At first I thought it was a Busybox issue, though that seems to run fine. Just a quick command to show.

# cp
cp
BusyBox v1.18.0 (2010-12-30 04:44:34 CST) multi-call binary.

Usage: cp [OPTIONS] SOURCE DEST

Copy SOURCE to DEST, or multiple SOURCE(s) to DIRECTORY

Options:
-a Same as -dpR
-R,-r Recurse
-d,-P Preserve symlinks (default if -R)
-L Follow all symlinks
-H Follow symlinks on command line
-p Preserve file attributes if possible
-f Overwrite
-i Prompt before overwrite
-l,-s Create (sym)links

Anyone have some guidance to make this work? Its not a big deal. Just want to try some linux only apps I use at work.

Cheers
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] h3llb3nd4:
Here's a list of 619 APNs

hope this helps ;)

to install

1. Extract downloaded file onto root of sd

2. download 'APN backup&Restore' from market

3. open application and select restore APNs

Done!

Credits goes to LeeDroid, APNs extraced from his rom :P
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] jlavin12:
Doesn't work
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] h3llb3nd4:
at which step did it fail?
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] icke:
Working for me. Thank you!
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] Phreakazoidz:
thanks hellbend4!
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] iCHRYST:
It diddn't have Crazy John's APN's. Crazy John's are an Australian provider. Here are the following APN details if you would like to add it to your .xml file;

INTERNET:

Crazy John’s – Internet

Name: Crazy NET

APN: purtona.net

Proxy:

Port:

Username:

Password:

Server:

MMSC:

MMS Proxy:

MMS Port:

MCC: 505

MNC: 03

APN Type: default

MMS:

Name: Crazy MMS

APN: purtona.wap

Proxy: 010.202.002.020

Port: 8080

Username:

Password:

Server:

MMSC: http://purtona.mms/mmssend

MMS Proxy: 010.202.002.020

MMS Port: 8080

MCC: 505

MNC: 03

APN Type: mms
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] japher:
Okay, so it looks like the Brodit Pro-Clip is now available for the Nexus S (if you've used one of these before you'll know it's the ultimate car clip :)):

http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/brodit-active-holder-with-tilt-swivel-google-nexus-s-p27174.htm

One question though - does anyone know if the headphones socket (now on the bottom of the phone of course) is accessible when the phone is clipped in?

With my HTC Hero I like to use one of those cassette things that has a 3.5mm jack coming out of it. It allows music, sat nav and hands free calling all through my car speakers. Can I do the same with the Nexus S without taking a dremmel to the Pro-Clip?
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] linkisoc:
You're not going to get an answer for a while mate, the mobilefun site says "coming soon". Neither the Brodit.se nor dsldevelopments (uk distributor) site lists a holder yet for the nexus s. Hopefuly they'll be available soon as I'll be buying the passive holder when it's out.

The nexus one did fit an iphone brodit holder, does anyone know if the nexus s fits any other mobile holder that brodit do ?
[Nook Color General] eyecrispy:
I'm able to load live wallpapers on my NC but they don't seem to survive after a reboot or some other action (like downloading something from the market). Ideas on why?
[HD Mini Themes and Apps] allegro0@op.pl:
Welcome

I am running Gyrator 2 but I have a problem with it. When reversed (horizontally) and locked the phone can not unlock the phone (screen is black). How to set up a program in the exceptions screen locked in an upright position to a locked phone?

Thanks for your
[HD Mini Themes and Apps] pokeone:
I have the same problem with gyrator.
[HD Mini Themes and Apps] fighter7139:
Lockscreen is: gwes.
[HD Mini Themes and Apps] allegro0@op.pl:
could you write for more details...

what and where you need to set...
[HD Mini Themes and Apps] fighter7139:
Add gwes in the exceptions list.
[HD Mini Themes and Apps] allegro0@op.pl:
for me this exception does not work either I'm doing something wrong.

In the menu choose Gyrator Exceptions, type in any name in the Application window, type a * gwes, Portrait orientation in the window, and in the Config window enet Orientation emphasize the new rule.

What is wrong?
[HD Mini Themes and Apps] fighter7139:
What do you mean with "type a * gwes"? Write only "gwes" and set it only for portrait.
[HD Mini Themes and Apps] allegro0@op.pl:
at the "aplication" window i wrote " *gwes " , now i change it for " gwes " and selec Portrait at Orientation window and still dont work event.

I wont disable rotation the lock screen. When a press upper button (turn on button) at landscape i can`t unlock phone becouse the screen is black then i must press turn off button again and turn on at portrait view, then i could unlock phone....

tell me what i do bad??
[HD Mini Themes and Apps] fighter7139:
Try without spaces in front and behind it, save changing and make a soft reset.
[HD Mini Themes and Apps] allegro0@op.pl:
I tried various command gwes records but to no avail
[HD Mini Themes and Apps] fighter7139:
Do you use CHT or any lockscreen app?
[HD Mini Themes and Apps] allegro0@op.pl:
No,

I have standard WM (5.2.23103) with Manila (2.5.20131825.3) but HTC Sens is turn off becouse i use SPB Shell.

When i wont lock phone a press turn of.off button then i have a digital clock and i must move it for unlock phone.
[HD Mini Themes and Apps] fighter7139:
You had to write that you use Spb Shell.

"gwes" is for default lockscreen. For Spb Shell I don't know the exact name, because I don't use it.
[HD Mini Themes and Apps] allegro0@op.pl:
may have an idea how to find out what process / application is responsible for the screen saver or the on / off button?
[HD Mini Themes and Apps] allegro0@op.pl:
i tray changeScreen v2.78 and this aplication works wery good. There is option " show app Names" and for lock phone app is gwes.

I don`t know why gyrotor don`t work.
[HD Mini Themes and Apps] fighter7139:
I also use ChangeScreen and it's much better than Gyrator. Have you succeed not to rotate lockscreen with it?
[HD Mini Themes and Apps] allegro0@op.pl:
Yes i do this succes. I add exception gwes and select corect position of screen.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mryounghc:
First i just want to say how much i love this site and really really appreciate the ones keeping it up and all others that also contribute. i have not been much of a poster but i have been a member for a while and used this site for every phone i have had.

Anyways, i have accidentally deleted my livewallpaper from my vibrant, now when i long press it doesnt give a live wallpaper option. i have searched and did find a livewallpaper picker 2.1 apk but i dont know if they are all the same for android.

and im also not following this push thing to well. anyhelp is appreciated:)
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Insomaniac10:
1. place the .apk in C:/AndroidSDK/tools on your PC

2. connect phone to to PC via USB, do not mount, make sure debugging is on.

3. type these commands in command prompt in order:

cd\

cd AndroidSDK\tools\

adb devices

adb push nameof.apk /system/app

.......and youre done

keep in mind, when typing the the name of the apk in the command, it IS case sensitive.

also, im sure its the correct version, but even if its not, it wont mess anything up. just uninstall if it isnt.

Also, if you have root explorer, you can just copy and paste the apk to /system/app

good luck
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mryounghc:
Thank you so much! i really appreciated it TopShelf. iused the root explorer method as i couldnt get the sdktools going for some reason. took me some time to figure out i had to mount to r/w too bu ti got it. thanksagain!
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Insomaniac10:
glad to help.....make sure you memorize both methods though, because both come in handy when messing around with system apps
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] klquicksall:
So i called htc about my evo that reboots on its on several times a day and gets stuck in bootloops. They said it was a bad chip. My question is I used the temp z4 root. No nano unlock. I then reset phone to factory defaults. Can htc tell if I used z4?
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cruise350:
no, not if you do a factory reset before you send it to them.
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] dbrown8099:
Sorry if I sound idiotic, but could someone explain what's different between Gingerbread and Froyo? Just trying to figure out what the benefits are of using Gingerbread compared to another build. Also, does Gingerbread have Sense? Thanks!
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] Archer:
Neither FroYo or Gingerbread come with Sense - they have nothing to do with it. If you use a build from a device that has Sense, such as Desire HD, then you will get Sense. If you use something like a Nexus One build then you won't.

As for the differences between FroYo and Gingerbread, look here.
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] dbrown8099:
Thanks, man!
[Galaxy Tab General] chuckbeasley:
Does anyone have a working example of signing a system app like Phone.apk? I've found 2 certificates on my GT, one from Samsung and one from VZW, but neither seem to work. When I try to install the app, I receive a certificate invalid error -- invalid CERT.SF. Does anyone know exactly which certificate to use to sign system apps?

Thanks
[Galaxy Tab General] alexnoalex:
You will need private key to sign, not certificate.
[Galaxy Tab General] chuckbeasley:
I did sign it with my private key and it didn't work. Hence the question about system apps and how to sign them so that they are usuable on a device. Isn't it possible to make changes to a system app, install it on a device to test it, and not need the private key used by Google or, in this case, Verizon Wireless (because they are using a modified Phone.apk along with 2 other non-Google apk's to control dialing)? Or, does every system app have to be reinstalled if one changes, because of the data sharing flag set in AndroidManifest.xml?
[Galaxy Tab General] Boushh:
What did you try signing it with?

have you tried One Click APK Signer or APK Manager?
[Galaxy Tab General] chuckbeasley:
I've never heard of those apps. I'll definitely be checking them out. Thanks for heads up. But, will this allow me to change out a system app that shares data with other apps without an issue with the manifest signing problem?
[Galaxy Tab General] amoamare:
You will need to sign the whole /system folder as well as the whole /framework folder

This will resign all files in order for it to work correctly.

This basically changes the private key to you.
[Galaxy Tab General] chuckbeasley:
How do you sign the entire folder?
[Galaxy Tab General] johndoe_y2k_ce:
How to sign Android app with system signature?

Hi !

I’m writing an user app, it should be possible to set some system settings (device without root), e.g. SystemTime/SystemDate. I've added some necessary permissions in my manifest, like:

...
android:sharedUserId="android.uid.system"
...
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.SET_TIME" />
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS" />

if i try:

setCurrentTimeMillis (long millis)

i get from logcat:

Not granting permission android.permission.SET_TIME to package com.example.hellodatepicker (protectionLevel=3 flags=0x8446)
Unable to open alarm driver: Permission denied.

it seems that my app has to be signed with sys/platform key. but how to do that? did anyone already do this? I'm glad to see/hear some info about your experience getting this issue fixed.

Thank you in advance.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] dadde88:
Do you know where I can find the HD desire's Skin apk file? like metal.apk and wood.apk?
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] c-brit323:
What are your settings?

-brightness

-wifi, bluetooth ect.

-email sync

What software are you using?

-rom

-kernel

-modem

I wanna try to get the secret to amaxing battery life, but im not sure what some hood settings and software are. And what kind of apps are being used, ect. pictures are also greatly appreciated. Thank!
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jmcghee1973:
Nero v3 w/Voodoo

JL5 kernel

JL5 modem

Wifi, Bluetooth, GPS etc - Off

Brightness - Turned all the way down

Email Sync - 1hr.

Weather Widget - 3 hr.

Facebook - 3 hr.

Power Saving Mode - unchecked

been unplugged since 2 PM EST yesterday and I still have 80% remaining

light to medium use and left on thru the night.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lqaddict:
Nero V3 on JL5+voodoo

GPS on

BT off

WiFi on when WiFi available

CDMA/Edge - auto

Brightness 10% via Dimmer app

Only single Gmail account no other email accts.

No facing books or any of that nonsense

Beautiful Widgets set to refresh every 4 hours

Phone usage:

Work week:

Alarm go off at 6AM, phone off the charger.

Morning commute total 1 hour - 45 minute subway ride above the ground - Pandora, Engadget, NYTimes, CNet news, XDA etc. 15 minutes under ground - music player and cached content from NYTimes usually. At work around 8AM phone at 90% left.

No phone usage during the work day, an occasional NFS Shift, Angry Birds, southparkstudios.com while on the lunch break.

Out of the office at 5PM - phone at 66-70%.

Commute home reverse - underground subway ride for 15 mins with Music player, above the ground Pandora and some news readings (lesser than the morning commute, you know not that many news popping up in the evening - it will change with SEC coverage :) )

Home at 6PM with around 50% left. After that it is all txt messages, phone calls, some GMaps, yelp, etc. if I'm going out, i.e. Friday night.

Phone is back on the charger around midnight with anywhere up to 40% left.

Weekend is anyone's guess, but I usually can squeeze 26 hours of use before the battery hits the red mark.

The bottom line - I charge my phone overnight during the work day week, and in the mornings on weekends.

Hope this helps :)
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] c-brit323:
Haha thanks for your guys imput ill flash nero asap, and uhh... Go gators! Haha
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] c-brit323:
Oh and voodoo comes disabled by default on that rom... Correct?
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lqaddict:
Voodoo is disabled by default, you can enable by going into CWR recovery from the power menu (CWR will be in red text).

Another thing to keep in mind, NeroV3 comes with some of the bloat, I froze MediaHub and Device Management via Titanium backup that has vastly improved battery life.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gtiryan:
-brightness-as close to 0 as possible.

-wifi, bluetooth ect.-off at all times unless necessary

-email sync-3 hours I think

What software are you using?

-rom-NeroV3 without voodoo

-kernel-2.6.32.9

-modem-JL5

I also run a very dark or black background and have the screen timeout after 15 or 30 seconds. Currently I am a7 12 hours unplugged and have 72% remaining. Gotta love Nero!!
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jgaviota:
Hi all,

I cracked my screen today :(

Was walking to my office with my captivate on my hand and didn't see a hole so...:(

The gorilla glass does not have a dent on it, but the amoled screen is completely busted :(

Is there a reputable site to buy the screen for the captivate? I'm not in the USA

Thanks!
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] avgjoegeek:
Unfort no.. best bet is try eBay and look for someone who has a good reputation on there.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sremick:
http://capfaq.com/w/Repair
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jgaviota:
Thanks! :)
[Gen8 General] stanglx:
http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/03/honeycomb-to-require-dual-core-processor-initially-tablet-only/

http://www.androidtablets.net/forum...-have-minimum-specs-require-hd-dual-core.html

Not confirmed but.. still bad news..(at least for the long term as I suspect if the requirements are this high it will be a long time before developers develop specifically to that platform)
[Gen8 General] d31b0y:
I have to say, I would be very surprised if that were the case. There is so much information flying around at the moment, I refuse to believe anything until it's confirmed.

Having the specs too high when so many people are converting to Android would be counter productive and risks splitting their market base. Not everyone (in fact, I would say fairly few) is able or willing to upgrade their phone and it's hardware every year in order to keep up with software.