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[EVO 4G General] tonyb1900:
Is it easy to take off like to change batteries? ...............Don't care what they say looks good for heavy duty case
[EVO Shift 4G Themes and Apps] kenvan19:
Hey everyone! I got my wife the shift 4g today and she fell in love with swype on my Epic so I got her into the beta, downloaded the installer and did all that jazz. Then I went ahead and made sure to enable it but here is where I got confused:

There was no other keyboard to disable. I shrugged it off and gave her her phone back but then she started getting frustrated. She said it wasn't letting her swype and that her keyboard didn't look like mine. I checked it out and it was the same stock HTC keyboard. I tried searching around but I can't find out how to disable the stock sense keyboard...perhaps there is a setting I'm missing but if not can someone help me with a way to get it to work? Thank you!
[EVO Shift 4G Themes and Apps] steven1022:
Im not sure I completely follow but I can try to help...

Anyways

Just go to settings > Language and keyboards > Check the Swype check box and accept the warning

In your text box wherever you are using the stock keyboard long press and tap "Input Method" and select swype.

// PS You dont need to disable anything through out the process, you can have multiple active keyboards and just leave Swype selected as the Input Method, maybe your issue is the beta version you were using? Not completely sure.
[EVO Shift 4G Themes and Apps] kenvan19:
Wow thank you. I have no idea what was going wrong. After I installed it and selected it there was no warning that should have been my first indication that something was wrong. Anywho I rebooted her phone, re-enabled it in settings and finally was able to get long pressing a text input field to give me the input method box. Very weird.
[EVO Shift 4G Themes and Apps] herbthehammer:
Ultra keyboard can swipe too. Slide it. There are alternatives.
[EVO Shift 4G Themes and Apps] herbthehammer:
If you get swype, give sms to swype a try. It reads all your texts and adds words to the dictionary that aren't already in there (for swype).
[EVO Shift 4G Themes and Apps] steven1022:
You're welcome. Anytime! Glad you solved your problem.

herb, I am new to XDA and I dont know how they look upon double posting (dont feel like looking it up either) but I imagine it isn't the best thing, edit buttons save lives. =)
[EVO Shift 4G Themes and Apps] theimpaler747:
Please, no posting swype or ways of getting swype ;) I edited the needed posts, but just a heads up. Thanks
[EVO Shift 4G Themes and Apps] steven1022:
Ah yeah I knew that, just didnt cross my mind when I was typing that post up, I could see why we arent allowed to post about acquiring it, sorry about that! =)
[EVO Shift 4G Themes and Apps] theimpaler747:
No problem, and really, you did a good job as you didn't actually post the file/link :) Just doing my job! Swype discussion or links to the official beta are ok, just no links/attached files/ways to get swype. :D
[EVO Shift 4G Themes and Apps] steven1022:
You guys should look into theming Swype also, Myns theme for it was pretty cool compared to the stock but his whole theme was great in my opinion.

Sent from space!
[EVO Shift 4G Themes and Apps] kenvan19:
I thought that since I got it through the beta it was alright? I apologize if I violated xda policy.
[EVO Shift 4G Themes and Apps] theimpaler747:
Nah, your fine. The rule basically is, unless the phone ships with swype, don't post it. You're fine with discussing it, just no links please.
[EVO Shift 4G Themes and Apps] EricSS619:
Wonder why the Evo has swype now but not our shifts.
[EVO Shift 4G Themes and Apps] herbthehammer:
The evo started out swypeless and later received it in an update.
[EVO Shift 4G Themes and Apps] fifedogg:
I installed swipe (non beta) and it runs great!
[EVO Shift 4G Themes and Apps] kenvan19:
O.o but its just in beta. There are no final releases yet.

Sent from my ext4 Epic 4G running Bonsai4all 1.1.3!
[EVO Shift 4G Themes and Apps] steven1022:
Touche!

....
[EVO Shift 4G Themes and Apps] EricSS619:
Wrong, I just had an evo and it had it when I bought it and updated a couple weeks ago.
[EVO Shift 4G Themes and Apps] oboroninja:
WRONG! The Evo does in fact come with Swype now. It is now a officially supported device and was included in the latest 3.70 update. Do your research..
[EVO Shift 4G Themes and Apps] steven1022:
Stand corrected =D

Sent from space!
[EVO Shift 4G Themes and Apps] theimpaler747:
Please keep it friendly; even if you are correcting someone, make sure you correct them in a constructive way ;) Thanks
[EVO Shift 4G Themes and Apps] steven1022:
We are all friends of the Shift ^_^ the smiley selection on the phones keyboard is great ha

Sent from space!
[EVO Shift 4G Themes and Apps] theimpaler747:
Yeah, the epic has that too! It's not special or specific to the shift :p :D
[EVO Shift 4G Themes and Apps] steven1022:
If only it wasnt made by Samsung haha :o
[EVO Shift 4G Themes and Apps] theimpaler747:
Lol, whatever :p Both the Epic and the Shift are very nice phones I think it can be said :)
[EVO Shift 4G Themes and Apps] menendezg.km:
any one have the shift APK for the swype keyboard
[EVO Shift 4G Themes and Apps] raymond4:
I don't think there is one yet
[EVO Shift 4G Themes and Apps] menendezg.km:
sounds good hopefully some 1 will post one soon
[EVO Shift 4G Themes and Apps] theimpaler747:
Please, no prosing swype apks or links ;) Thanks
[EVO Shift 4G Themes and Apps] herbthehammer:
I remember in the beginning, I thought swype was the cat's meow. After awhile I just started thinking it was neat but overrated. I've since found keyboards that I like more and aggravate me less. I understand for some people, swype might be perfect. For some people, 8pen is the bomb (if you don't mind the major learning curve). The only thing I think that would be harder to learn than 8pen might be klingon. But I digress...
[EVO Shift 4G Themes and Apps] M@XLOL:
lold.

When i first saw the 8pen video i was so confused!
[EVO Shift 4G Themes and Apps] vampir4997:
Just sign up forb the beta its took me about two minutes and I had swype
[EVO Shift 4G Themes and Apps] BuddahWolf01:
Thanks for turning me on to 8pen, I downloaded it and it is CRAZY. I tried

MessagEase for a while, but didn't like it very much and it was ugly... but 8pen is good looking and I'm kinda using it like a game, trying to see how fast I can type and learn the letters and stuff. haha.
[EVO Shift 4G Themes and Apps] silex:
Exactly, this is a legit link:

http://beta.swype.com
[EVO Shift 4G Themes and Apps] herbthehammer:
You have to jump through a few hoops to get it. After watching the download and install process, I'm guessing you can't share it. I won't say anything else lest I gets meself in trubble.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sheltrack:
This more of an opinion based question than anything but....a solid grey launcher???:confused: How is that possibly an upgrade from the semi-transparent froyo launcher??? If anything they should have made it solid black to match the notification bar. I know the colors of gingerbread include black grey green and orange butttt wrong choice of launcher imo. I admit to have liked it at first, only becuz it was labeled as the "gingerbread" launcher..anyone else feel this way? Or does anyone know of an app that gives you a solid black launcher???
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] thegreatcity:
The new Gingerbread launcher is slightly transparent. I like it. It fits in with the rest of the new, flatter, simpler look.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dmolition:
I think you are talking about the Froyo launcher.

And I agree the new Gingerbread launcher got uglier!! :/
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] thegreatcity:
No, Im talking about Gingerbread launcher...

Set a live wallpaper on it and you can clearly see through it.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dmolition:
Hadn't noticed that, but still I highly dislike the new black color it has.
[G Tablet Themes and Apps] MikeTheSith200:
I had used a backed up apk of the game and after I installed it and loaded it up there were massive graphical glitches. The game ran but looked horrible. If you use the manual download method, and choose the tegra2 version it will take awhile to download it but it works. The website is wwwdotdungeondefendersdotcomslashandroidmobile
[EVO 4G Accessories] pardonmyownage:
Here it is from Amazon

it says that is made by HTC, but i highly doubt it. $20 for two 3000mAh battieries. wondering if anyone has heard anything about it

seems sketchy.
[EVO 4G Accessories] mroneeyedboh:
Deff not made by HTC, its the same ebay junk. Not saying its bad but it deff isnt the best haha.
[EVO 4G Accessories] pardonmyownage:
yea kinda figured that... i suppose none of the cheaper extended batteries are worth the risk. not sure if i wanna shell out the $$ for a seido or amzer.

atleast right now. any suggestions on a reliable cheap one?

this? - http://www.amazon.com/HTC-3500mAh-Extended-Battery-Cover/dp/B0042TY68C/ref=pd_cp_cps_3
[EVO 4G Accessories] nuggyunlimited:
I court the same battery and door from ebay $20 it works great
[EVO 4G Accessories] nuggyunlimited:
Not sure but if you buy them you can always sell them on craigslist amass penalty get more than you paid
[EVO 4G Accessories] MaxCarnage:
I don't see anywhere on that page that says this battery was made by HTC. As has been pointed out already, this is obviously a generic battery from China. That said, there are a lot of people buying and using these and few with any real complaints.

You can find these on eBay for a few bucks. I bought a set of two with two back covers and a charger for eight bucks (with eleven dollar shipping).
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bobofosho123:
Hey everyone-

Before you say this just let me say that I've already tried the IP webcam app that acts a wireless webcam from your phone to pc. The app worked and I was able to see the stream from my phone in my browser, but I couldn't get it to display the stream in skype (although it did detect the webcam, the screen was just black. Anyway, I've been trying to figure out a way to connect my Vibrant to my PC via the usb cable and use it as a WIRED webcam, so that it would be picked up as an external webcam by windows. The only reason I prefer to go wired is because of the fact that I'm trying to get rid of any frame lag between when I speak/move and when the computer shows it, which I assume would be eliminated by a wired connection. If anyone has any ideas, let me know, thanks.

-Much ablidged,
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bobofosho123:
any help please?
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] VeryCoolAlan:
It wasn't working for me either
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bobofosho123:
Any help? Thnx again
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] OuncE718:
I definitely would love to know the answer to this also, although I admit I did not search google for results. I just ran across your post and now I'm curious.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gagb1967:
it may work as video out, but not strictly as hardware like a regular video cam. Meaning you will need the special cables and a capture card on the computer......
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bobofosho123:
When you say it might work as video out, what do you mean exactly? I realize it may not pick it up as a usb webcam automatically, but is there any way to trick into thinking it is a wired webcam or something similar with a piece of software or something?
[Nook Color General] MkFly:
My NC is auto-nootered running the newer Market and I love it.

But I hate that I can't get all the normal apps via Market. Amazon and Trillian are the two I've noticed so far. Amazon is only for the US Market, so I had to download an APK for it that won't update. As for Trillian, I can't even find a an up-to-date APK.

I've tried Market Enabler, which hasn't done a damned thing. I can see both Amazon and Trillian with AppBrain, but when I click Market it just says that the target couldn't be found.

How can I/we get access to these apps, installed via a real Market so they can update? I'm fine paying USD$4.99 for Trillian. :)

Thanks all.
[Nook Color General] wreckedfred:
You have to install AppBrain and Fast Web Installer from the market on your Nook. Run Fast Web Installer once and click "Allow" -- You can then find and install the protected apps using appbrain.com (not the app). Then go into the AppBrain app and sync then install the protected app on the Nook.
[Nook Color General] MkFly:
"Google has made fast web install impossible in the latest upgrade of the Android market, which is installed on your device."

So ... I guess this can only be done with the older Market app? That's a shame, but better than not being able to use those apps I suppose.

Will the apps be able to update themselves if I install them this way? Or will I have to go back to the website every time?
[HTC Aria General] shayloco:
I am thinking to purchase the Aria phone. I may use it in other countries. AT&T, HTC and the posts in the forum mentioned that Aria does not support 3G data frequency in 2100 MHz. Only AT&T 850/1900 MHz are supported.

However, Amazon.com and Walmart Wireless claim this phone support 2100 MHz.

It may be my speculation that Amazon and Walmart are selling a different model. Or they just put the wrong specifications on their web sites.

Does anyone have the answer?

Thank you.
[HTC Aria General] tpbklake:
All of the technical specs I have reviewed this morning show that the GSM/UMTS frequencies for the AT&T branded Aria is 850/1900, however I did see the paragraph on Amazon that states it operates on 2100 overseas, so I see your point of confusion.

Personally I would not spend the money on an AT&T branded Aria based on Amazon says. I would go by what the AT&T/HTC specs say.
[HTC Aria General] matt_b:
3g only works on at&ts network. Edge data and wifi will still work, but 3g will not.
[XPERIA X8 General] cynsx:
My X8 was upgraded to 2.1 and rooted

I don't use the built-in input method provided by touchpal but other input apps downloaded from market

is it safe to delete the apk of touchpal?

Thanks
[XPERIA X8 General] cynsx:
sorry, will pay attention to the nature of post in future
[G2 and Desire Z General] AsherChua:
Hey guys!I'm currently living in Singapore and will be getting a new phone soon.I'm thinking of getting a Desire Z because its physical QWERTY keypad and the new snapdragon processor is really tempting!Just some question,is the bootloader locked?Because if possible,I'm going to put a new ROM.Can ROM Manager be used on it?What are your opinions?Because I'm also thinking about the Milestone 2.So,please help!Thanks!
[G2 and Desire Z General] mckayrytting:
You can root the Desire Z and install custom ROMs either manually or using ROM manager. Look in the G2 and Desire Z Android Development forum for more info on rooting and custom ROMs. If I had to choose between the Desire Z and the Milestone 2, I would hands-down choose the Desire Z. The Milestone 2 is not even close, in my opinion.
[G2 and Desire Z General] AsherChua:
You have any problem with the hinge?And how is browsing and games on it?
[G2 and Desire Z General] redpoint73:
The hinge "issue" is totally overblown, don't worry about it. Mine is fine, and I like how the keyboard opens easily. Games and browsing are smooth and a joy.

I haven't played with the Milestone 2 personally. But I've found every recent Motorola device I've laid my hands on to feel disappointingly cheap, and the keyboards very clunky feeling. Light years away from the high build quality of HTC devices.
[G2 and Desire Z General] AsherChua:
Most probably will try out a Motorola Milestone 2 first because its cheaper.If I'm not satisfied with it,will be selling it and getting a Desire Z!But I don mind a few more opinions:)
[G2 and Desire Z General] AsherChua:
Oh yeah,how much can I overclock the Milestone 2 to?Do I use setcpu or Milestone overclock?
[G2 and Desire Z General] legendary1022:
HTC had built their brand on solid physical keyboards and this does not disappoint at all. The keyboard on this phone is suburb and you don't have to take my word on it, read some reviews online and they all say the same thing. The milestone keyboard was getting warm and cold reactions to it, so your either going to love it or hate it. Other then that, there really isn't any other differences. Both have solid build quality and have some developer support for custom ROMs and such.

Sent from my HTC Vision
[G2 and Desire Z General] funkadesi:
I had teh Milestone 2, the keyboard is so much better on the G2.... plus Milestone 2 had sluggish performance because of motoblurr...
[G2 and Desire Z General] AsherChua:
I'm not too worried about motoblur.But the locked bootloader on the Milestone 2 is truly frustrating!
[G2 and Desire Z General] MacaronyMax:
Not sure... It's fairly high but I don't thinks it's as high as 1.9Ghz :D

(I've managed to get mine up to 2.2Ghz :eek: But it's very buggy and freezes after 'bout 10seconds of use.... :p)
[G2 and Desire Z General] blunted09:
the locked bootloader alone would prevent me from buying it. I have no complaints with this phone. by far the best phone i have ever used.
[G2 and Desire Z General] dawitt1995:
Same here, Desire Z is by far the best phone ive ever used! Modding is great on it, a friend of mine had the moto droid (milestone) and modding on it was not as great as on the Desire Z.
[G2 and Desire Z General] AsherChua:
Yeah Motorola really sucks to have a locked bootloader...Looks like I'm now leaning more towards the Desire Z!
[G2 and Desire Z General] KoolKidsKlub:
You should also take into account the amout of dev support the G2 has, it's probably by far the phone with the most dev support since the G1, in my opinion; just tell me how many phones have a pre RC version of CM7 already out, from what I know, not that many.
[G2 and Desire Z General] victorinoxs:
never used any moto device, but I'll choose Desire Z over MS2 anytime.

There is one minor issue though: DZ's camera really sucks. Everything else is just perfect.

benchmark below was done @ 1.5GHz.
[G2 and Desire Z General] AsherChua:
Wait a minute,I thought the Desire Z has 720p video recording?
[G2 and Desire Z General] victorinoxs:
yes, it does! but still picture quality is terrible, blurry and grainy. Video recording is ok.
[G2 and Desire Z General] blunted09:
i dont know why people are complaining about the video recording and picture quality. I have no problems. It takes great pics compared to any phone.
[G2 and Desire Z General] victorinoxs:
I've sold my Nexus One already so I can't post side by side comparison shots. Below are a few ones take by Nexus One built-in camera app, untouched at all, click and zoom to see full resolution size.

Desire Z camera is nowhere nearly as good as Nexus One.

I realize that this is just a phone, not a camera. But coming from Nexus One which is also by htc, I am very disappointed at the picture quality of Desire Z.
[G2 and Desire Z General] AsherChua:
Well I don really take pictures as much so that may not be too big a problem.What I really want is ability to play high end games and developers support!
[G2 and Desire Z General] victorinoxs:
then it's really a no-brainer :)
[G2 and Desire Z General] AsherChua:
Yeah of course:)
[G2 and Desire Z General] tronmech:
Hear hear. For a PHONE, It's an OK camera. If I am planning to take pics, I bring my shock-, dust- and watrr-proof camera, and my phone now is a good backup for when something comes up.
[G2 and Desire Z General] lsxrx7:
If u have to have a keyboard. Get this.

The droid 2 sucks in the after market department.
[Nexus One Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RussianSolja:
Is it just me or is everyone having problems playing videos? I have problems playing youtube videos weather it be on wifi or 3G the videos kinda delayed or something to that effect. The status bar moves but the video blacks out. Like no matter what ROM I'm on the problem always happens. Same thing goes with playing videos from the browser. How do I fix this?
[Droid 2 Global General] AsherChua:
Hey guys!I'm currently living in Singapore and will be getting a new phone soon.I'm thinking of getting a Milestone 2 because its physical QWERTY keypad and the processor is really tempting!Just some question,is the bootloader locked?Because if possible,I'm going to put a new ROM.Can ROM Manager be used on it?What are your opinions?Because I'm also thinking about the HTC Desire Z.So,please help!Thanks!
[Motorola Droid and Milestone General] huangty:
Hi all,

I build a image from AOSP for my Droid (motorola sholes).

It all went well, but the only way I know to flash those images into Droid are through: "fastboot -w flashall".

However, from my googling result, Droid doesn't seem to have fastboot mode.

(If there is a fastboot mode, can someone shows me how to enter it?)

If that is the case, how to flash those images into Droid without fastboot?

Many thanks for any help!
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] orso7:
I wanted to know if it is possible to remove the simlock form a T-Mobile (Austria) HTC Desire on your own.

Or do I need to use a online unlocker like htccode.com

I have read that its easier or cheaper when you have an older device because the unlock codes are well known.
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RaymondErasmus:
You could contanct your carrier directly and ask them for it, they should give it to you although they might ask a small fee for giving you the code ... same as using an online unlocking site ... as the desire has been around for a while now the price shouldnt be too steep ... the only factor that you might want to consider is how long you have had the device, some carriers will only provide the unlock code after a certain period of time. I am not sure what t-mobile policy is concerning this.

Its always worth a try contacting your carrier first before you attempt anything else.
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] orso7:
normaly they just unlock it after a year or so but then its almost for free

maybe its possible to ask another provider for unlock?

isn't it possible to flash the radio from a lockfree device???
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RaymondErasmus:
You can flash another radio but i dont think that would remove simlock otherwise the need for sites to provide unlock codes wouldnt be there as everyone would just be able to root and flash another rom and then one of the newer radios that get released and are provided here on xda.

I know that there is a radio s-off tool over at the DHD forum that manages to obtain sim-unlock ... but they dont flash a new radio to do this and as far as i am aware this isnt possible yet for the desire.

I am by no means an expert and i would be more than happy if flashing a unlocked radio would provide sim-unlock! Hopefully there is someone in the forum that has more insight than me into this :D
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] orso7:
another method would be to get access to the unlock codes

hope there is a way to onlock it somehow
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xp4nd3r:
Here in the uk you can get the simunlock code for £20 from the carrier. Orange (who recently merged with tmobile) still asks for £20 for older phones (i wanted an unlock code for the original HTC Touch and HTC Touch HD and they told me it was £20 for each handset so i told them to piss off!). Try getting a code online (it usually cheaper than getting one from your carrier + you get one nearly instantly, where'as carriers have to contact HTC for one so it can pottentially take longer) if that doesnt work for you contact your carrier. Also note that if you have a custom rom/rooted you may encouter problems like I have (I have a code but cant use it and am looking for the original orange ruu which doesnt exist)
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] orso7:
So is it possible to unlock with the stock rom, and then flash anotherone? or do i have to stick with the stock branded rom????
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Droidzone:
Once unlocked you should be able to flash any rom..Rom shouldnt be involved at all