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[Nexus S Themes and Apps] AllGamer:
Apple stuff aside....

I'll be interested in seeing more Skype development to support Video Chat

Skype integrates neatly with the phone, and it's pretty universal, almost most people i know with a smartphone will have skype installed

at one point skype was trying to position itself as the standard, it'll be nice if they actually make it, but so far seems like they are only 1/4 of the way there.

it's being pushed back by Cell phone companies
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] Paparasee:
I understand where AllGamer is coming from.

Some phones have them by default ... don't need to be a smartphone and don't need for any app or separate software. All you have to have is a phone with a front facing camera.

Back when I did not even have a data line (about 3 years back), I could just call my wife or friend or whoever had this FFC phone, while talking to them over my regular line, I would go into the phone option and switch on the FFC. The person on the other side did the same and we could actually video chat just like we do these days with special apps and phones that supposedly smart :)

Here, I'm not talking about software or service providers such as skype or tango and am not even talking of requiring data line. True, I would be charged for data, but this was only for the video data as at that time, I could never browse the net or send email given that my connection did not have data enabled.
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] AllGamer:
Thank you, that is exactly what I'm talking about.
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] erikwervo:
and you know what? 1st thing that i did when i got my nexus s was looking for this option. video calling menu lol

is it possibe to get this 3g video calling later? someday?
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] AllGamer:
we'll need a universal app that works on all the phone

at the moment only some phones can do this out of the box, like the Galaxy S, Iphone, LG, Sony, etc

Nexus S can use 3rd party apps, unfortunately those are not standard for every phone

Google did not package a cross platform compatible Video Chat due codec and encoding licenses issues

search google vs microsoft re: codecs
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] nrlazmi:
Hi, all.

Very interesting discussion. Just bought android phone with front facing camera but found out (after googling the net for 2 days!) that android phone does not support native video call. :(. I previously use SE K770i and with it I can video call my sister who is using Nokia 6124 - without any need to install any apps or subscribe to any additional provider, just our telco - and we have different telco!

Anyway, my question is, does native video call technology (video call as explain in videophone in wikipedia) is a propriety technology? Why android does not implement it?

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Sorry cannot post link to wikipedia as this is only my first entry. Just go to wikipedia and search for 'videophone'
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] beakerav:
flippin' 'eck, how'd I miss that one !?

I've had my SNS since Feb and never noticed the video call function wasn't there !

Way back when I had a Motorola V3 I was able to select video call from the dial menu, issue then was whether your carrier supported it (Three network started to lead the way but now all of 'em are video capable) and as Allgamer rightly points out, a massive oversight by Samsung/Google/Android !

Whilst I don't majorly miss the feature, it'd be nice to have it when I need it.

What else am I gonna use my 500mb data allowance on ? :)
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] sactownbwoy:
That's how it works in Japan. Their regular phones that have front facing cameras support video chat natively across carriers. If the person you are calling has the support for it on their phone then you can do some video chatting..

I think the problem with the U.S. is that the telco's don't want to work together on stuff like this.
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] nrlazmi:
But, even though this technology does not being use in the US does not means it is not in used in other country. In fact, most country still use it. I think Google should put this option in Android, otherwise they may lost customers.

Quote from wikipedia:

So there are alot of potential user for native video call who might change to android if android support native video call.
[Captivate Themes and Apps] RonH54:
I have the Tasker App that I made Tasks to Turn GPS On/Off as needed by various Apps and I also set a Task to Turn WiFi On/Off as needed. I am also running Juice Defender is this "Over Kill" to run both these apps at same time? I guess I am asking will Juice Defender do some other things in "background" that also helps my Battery?

Thanks
[Captivate Themes and Apps] Clienterror:
I can't speak for tasker but I found that running juice defender actually lagged my phone a little and ate up any battery I was saving by running it in the background 24/7.

Just my .02

Sent from my SGH-I897
[Captivate Themes and Apps] arabcamel:
I stopped using juice defender when I flashed cognition because the battery life is better. Tasker can be set to turn your data on and off. You just have to create a profile.
[Captivate Themes and Apps] RonH54:
Thanks for the replies guys. I am learning more and more about Tasker and I am slowly getting Tasks set to just run GPS,WiFi and Data only when certain apps call of them to be used. I know any App have running all the time drains battery somewhat that is why I am trying to decide if I need both Juice Defender and Tasker both running at same time. I guess my best bet is to "trial and error" test to see if I can find the best way to save battery.
[Captivate Themes and Apps] avgjoegeek:
I'd remove juice defender - keep working with Tasker - and if things still aren't up to par for you then re-install Juice Defender.
[Captivate Themes and Apps] magnumrt562:
My battery was actually worse with juice defender, task killers etc. Just my 2 cents.

Sent from my Motorola atrix
[Captivate Themes and Apps] MikeyMike01:
I used the graph thing in Juice Defender, one with the internet going on and off every 15 minutes, and one with just leaving the internet on all the time.

The results didn't lie, and I uninstalled Juice Defender.
[Captivate Themes and Apps] shaolin95:
How about Autostarts...is that any better?
[Wildfire General] MarkPower:
Hi,

I'm very new(b) to this. I tryed to root my Wildfire but I got the firmware is to new problem. I saw at twitter that they're working on it.

Oh, and you need to know I searched over the web. But I can find everything and some I'm not sure about it what it is/does.

But what is rooting exactly?

And what are/is;

- ROMS

- RUU'S

- KERNALS

- HYBRID

- HBOOT

- JIT

- FRAMEWORKS

- PATCHES

- RECOVERY AND HOW TO USE IT

- NANDROID AND HOW TO USE IT

- RADIO APP?

- SUPERUSER WHAT CAN YOU DO WITH IT

- THE DIFFERENT BETWEEN ROOTING AND FLASHING

So, that's it. I think there are coming more :D I hope someone can all anwser these questions.

BTW: I'm Dutch, so Dutch people can anwser in Dutch. :)
[Wildfire General] davidsavenberg:
What makes you think you are better than US who are searching for our answers??

Don't you think these questions have been coming up before you got your phone?

Search for god's sake SEARCH

No Im not angry, just tired hihihi :D
[Wildfire General] brilldoctor:
- ROMS the os. Whilst the wildfire runs androi, newer roms are based on froyo and the custom ones include enhancements as per the devs tastes

- RUU'S utulities to unroot and update and wipe phone

- KERNALS

- HYBRID

- HBOOT like a bios mainley used to get to recovery

- JIT makes the phone faster (look on wikipedia)

- FRAMEWORKS

- PATCHES what do you mean

- RECOVERY AND HOW TO USE IT there is one included but to flash roms you need clockworkmid

- NANDROID AND HOW TO USE IT need.clockworkmod

- RADIO APP not a app the radio controlls the 3g and sms and phone calls

- SUPERUSER WHAT CAN YOU DO WITH IT search root on the android market

- THE DIFFERENT BETWEEN ROOTING AND FLASHING not sure how to put it best
[Wildfire General] kevin2516:
Rooting gives you superuser/admin privileges (root) like on linux... Flashing is just installing roms, themes, kernels, etc files for your phone using recovery (clockworkmod or amon ra)

Framework is pretty much the theme of the phone, you can mod it.

Hybrid = google the definition, why is that important? Self explanatory, not related to android...
[Wildfire General] f0xy:
You say you have searched... I'm sure it you stick them words in Google/Wikipedia you will get your answers..
[Wildfire General] MarkPower:
I did search alot. And I'm still searching. But can't find all of them and some i'm not sure about it.

Anyway, thanks for some anwers.
[Wildfire General] ramdroid77:
the terms you asked for are all fundamental knowledge in case you want to do more than only installing iphonesque fart apps.

I don't believe you didn't get clear answers for them. probably you didn't search good enough. search again.

it's like driving a car. one can explain you how to do it over and over all day long but you still can't drive... you can only drive if you practice it on your own. so if you want to do more with your phone: LEARN ABOUT IT!
[Wildfire General] MarkPower:
I do wanna learn more about my phone. And I do search google and I do get anwsers but they don't say enough for me.

I just need to know what these terms are. If you can tell me, then please do tell me. :/

Grtz
[Wildfire General] 3xeno:
- ROMS >> Actually stands for Read Only Memory, but, in this case, its the entire system / OS for your mobile. You can replace your stock OS with a custom ROM

- RUU'S >> They are actually the firmware / OS which comes shipped with the device out of the box. Don't know what RUU stands for though. Used when you want to get back your phone to a factory condition / unroot

- KERNELS >> Wikipedia will explain this better. Basically, it is just an interface between the hardware (CPU, RAM, Touch Panel.. etc) and the software (Android OS)

- HYBRID >> Not that important from modding perspective. Well, I myself have a very faint idea on this, so Google will be better

- HBOOT >> Basically a bootloader, which is the first thing that loads up when you turn on the phone, and, loads the OS and implements various security policies (Which is what is bypassed when you root)

- JIT >> Just in Time Compilation. Wikipedia has a very good article on this

- FRAMEWORKS >> Basically, a "Theme",as to how the status bar, notification icons etc look

- PATCHES >> Given by ROM Authors to implement additional functionality. It is not necessary to flash patches, and, should be done only if you need it. (EG: A patch may be given to enable Live Wallpapers, and so on)

- RECOVERY AND HOW TO USE IT >> Basically used to flash ROM's, Backup Phones and such. To use it, you have to be rooted. When you root, ClockWorkMod (One such recovery tool) gets installed.

- NANDROID AND HOW TO USE IT >> Used for backup purposes. When you take a Nandroid backup, EVERYTHING in your phone is backed up. To use this, you must be rooted

- RADIO APP? >> As stated above, controls all "Telephony" functions, i.e. GSM Signals, 3G Signals etc

- SUPERUSER WHAT CAN YOU DO WITH IT >> Well, TBH, as a newbie, you or me cant do anything with it, but, many apps which require root require Superuser Permissions, which is what the app grants (Or revokes, as per your decision). EGs of apps which require it: SetCPU, Titanium Backup etc

- THE DIFFERENT BETWEEN ROOTING AND FLASHING >> Rooting is just gaining root access to your phone. You may stay on the stock official firmware and still be rooted. Flashing will be where you add new ROMs / Patches etc to your phone and enhance its functionailty.

Lastly, go through this thread:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=824396

Specifically, lookup the Android Glossary linked to an external site. It should help.
[Wildfire General] MarkPower:
Big thanks for you! ;)
[Gen8, Gen9, Gen10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Z4nd4r:
I ran a few Quadrant benchmarks with my A70H, and I found it to be pretty variable. In Overdrive, I got one just north of 1500, one 1700, and one over 1900.

I thought the HDD version would be slower than the SSD, but it seems a lot of the SSDs are running in the 1500-1700 range. Is this true?

Can't wait for a way to load custom, OC kernels on the HDD!
[G Tablet Themes and Apps] Bandage:
Confirmed working flawlessly on GTab (VEGAn 5.1) Dungeon Hunter v3.4.7

(google Dungeon Hunter v3.4.7.apk..am sure you will find it out there somewhere)

All screen text crisp...game runs so effin smooth!

Will post some Pics in a few mins

***Sorry for quality of pics, lol***
[G Tablet Themes and Apps] rayden25:
Went to their wesbsite. Looks cool. Is it multiplayer like World of Warcraft???
[G Tablet Themes and Apps] mmracing:
Did you download it from their web site? I saw it on my Daughters iPod and it looked petty cool.

Thanks for the info.

-:Sent from my ViewSonic GTablet (VEGAn) using Tapatalk Pro:-
[G Tablet Themes and Apps] Bandage:
Problem with trying to find the right version from GameLoft is there are several different devices to choose from. Each is a different software version to match hardware. Unfortunately I'm not sure which device this version matches.

Will post link to the Archos forums, where I found it. (had it installed on my Archos 70it, and tried it on the GTAb to see...to my pleasant suprise.)

http://forum.archosfans.com/viewtopic.php?f=78&t=42468
[G Tablet Themes and Apps] Bandage:
No, but look up Pocket Legends...is an online MMO like WoW. And free to download / play...hafta pay for add-on stuff tho
[G Tablet Themes and Apps] thorpe24:
downloaded it, can't get it to download the files or w/e, did you unmount the sd or something? i'm very confused.....

i wonder if any versions of NOVA will work.
[G Tablet Themes and Apps] dmm5157:
Downloaded it and tried it out, looks gorgeous on our tablet, I really like it!

Thanks for the suggestion!
[G Tablet Themes and Apps] sanvara:
It's free here...but which version works with the g-tab?

MOD EDIT: Links to sites with warez not allowed.
[G Tablet Themes and Apps] ThinkinBig:
I found this and all of the gameloft games for download on a certain site so I'm tryin it out. Did you use the Galaxy S version of 3.4.7 or if not, which device did u use? To find any of these just google android underground and take it from there I'm just stuck between Galaxy S or Galaxy Tab versions of things lol I'll report back once I finish testin
[G Tablet Themes and Apps] thorpe24:
didnt install right for me got it to download but no readable txt past initial menu, it's like stuff isn't loading or is missing.
[G Tablet Themes and Apps] stanglx:
So which version for G-Tablet?
[G Tablet Themes and Apps] thorpe24:
3.4.7 according to original post
[G Tablet Themes and Apps] akodoreign:
Confirmed 3.4.7 works really well. The download screen and some of the title screens are not stretched properly but as far as a quick test goes the game itself was working great.
[G Tablet Themes and Apps] TeutonicWolf:
None of them work -- I tried every one...

I can confirm that v3.4.7 will load up and initiates a download of the extra data (232 MB!) but it seems to be the wrong resolution and not even centred on the screen...

Still testing though...

Update: Was just the splash screens that are odd -- once past them the game goes full screen...
[G Tablet Themes and Apps] mzimand:
Where did you find 3.4.7?
[G Tablet Themes and Apps] thorpe24:
i found it, however none of the text is legible once i start playing, and there are objects and whatnot missing
[G Tablet Themes and Apps] Frrrrrrunkis:
Same here, can't find 347 any where
[G Tablet Themes and Apps] thorpe24:
what rom and kernel are u running?
[G Tablet Themes and Apps] akodoreign:
using clymson's rom ontop of vegan 5.1 here (also have chenglu's quadrant loop feedback loaded as well):D
[G Tablet Themes and Apps] TeutonicWolf:
I'm also on Vegan 5.1 -- but with the stock kernel...no other hacks installed yet...

Again, none of the links from MyDigitalLife work -- only 3.4.7 and above work...

So you can try getting it from Gameloft directly on a phone and then side-load it into the tablet -- as long as it is 3.4.7 or later...

The build I found was listed as being for "other phones" (whatever that means)...There are some newer builds available but I haven't tried them -- I stuck with 3.4.7 since it was stated that it works.
[G Tablet Themes and Apps] Frrrrrrunkis:
Ifound a. Rar version of it and downloaded from android underground. Unfortunately, androzip. Wont open t properly so I have to get on my laptop and open it. Hopefully it works, we can get gameloft to openly support our tabs
[G Tablet Themes and Apps] tklotzii:
I tried the Rar from android underground and it did not work for me at least (I could not un-Rar it on my laptop either). I have been trying 3.4.7 since i owned the Gpad and it has never worked, at least correctly for me (Vegan 5.1 current). It runs but the textures are not correct in the game itself as compared to playing on my X. I never did try a newer version and may have to try it. I also tried toggling compatibility mode in spare parts and that did not seem to help. I actually paid for this game a while back and just play it on my X since I cannot seem to get it to run right on the Gpad. Love the game and it would be awesome to play on the bigger screen, but...Any other ideas?
[G Tablet Themes and Apps] Frrrrrrunkis:
Yep, it won't install for me either. Anyone that got it to work want to share the apk that works?
[G Tablet Themes and Apps] thorpe24:
believe thats against the rules.....not trying to be an ass just wanna make sure you don't get in trouble....
[G Tablet Themes and Apps] Bandage:
Not condoning usage of a pirated apk...but usually "freeware" finds like these that come in a .rar package typically need a password to be extracted correctly. Usually that password is listed on the site you found the file.
[G Tablet Themes and Apps] cdex:
Used 3.4.8 (Milestone2 version) a worked fine here. Some glitches in loading screen.

CDEX
[G Tablet Themes and Apps] sjmoreno:
Running on VEGAn b5.1 but...

It does run and runs well but there are some real issues with lighting and shading effects. Some of the levels and/or areas within levels are hard to play due to it being dark (no light) until you practically bump into a baddie.

I have purchased and played their HD games on my Droid X and enjoyed them. I will wait for Gameloft to release some official tablet versions and try again. Hopefully it will be soon.

My only fear is that now that ViewSonic has released other tablets it seems they have forgotten about our G's and thus companies like Gameloft won't go out of their way to create games for our devices.

Oh well, I guess time will tell.
[G Tablet Themes and Apps] tklotzii:
Your issues are exactly what I have experienced with the game. I may try version 3.4.8 to see if the lighting issues are gone. I also see your point on Gameloft/Gtab, hopefully not but we shall see...
[G Tablet Themes and Apps] theimpaler747:
Closed this thread, as the potential for warez links (and several posting of said links) is too much.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] drakens6:
Hey guys,

Just stumbled upon the way to get Orbot working on Froyo.

It's not too tough, just go grab the new Firefox Mobile beta...

Once you've installed it, go to the add-ons menu and get "Proxy Mobile" from ProjectGuardian.org

Restart firefox mobile, connect to tor through orbot, run a check using firefox, and voila! It works!

-Courtesy of other ppl, not sure who, but its not on this forum thats for sure.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] edcarsky:
but it's not working with me over proxy connections.

i've tried every rom from 2.2.1 to 2.3.4, and still not working.

in common / usual connections, its work, but over proxy lan connections, no luck

any advise?
[Desire General] jonahtriangle:
I am just wondering why we haven't separated forums between gsm and cdma for the desire. It is a little confusing to find roms and help for cdma when it's all mixed together with gsm. Or is it just me, something i'm missing?
[Desire General] Lennyz1988:
That's why we have this http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=809328.

I think the numbers are just to low of people with cmda.
[Desire General] jonahtriangle:
Thanks i did see this but its still not separated under desire's main forums and when i look for android development under desire it's still combined gsm and cdma. You are probably right though, the cdma numbers are probably too low. I guess i'm just an organizational freak and it just bothers me thats all.
[Desire General] parastatic:
I am a fellow cdma owner as well and also wish we had our own category lol
[Desire General] mkm1126:
You could browse around over at www.teamuscellular.com. Even though this is mostly geared towards US Cellular customers, their phones are CDMA and most of the threads under the Android forums are people with the Desire (there are a few with Mesmerize too, but I find that most conversation is in regards to the HTC Desire CDMA).
[Desire General] jonahtriangle:
I'll give it a try. xda rocks though.
[Nook Color General] kbassil:
hey all,

Can anyone help me get a custom lockscreen working? I'm using widgetlocker, and I want unlock on the left and a program shortcut on the right... these two things are on the same bar. whenever I try to select a specific app or program, widgetlocker seems to crash then restart. I've seen others on these forums have accomplished this, but no one has explained how. any ideas?

sent from my root'd color.
[Nook Color General] Paul22000:
I use WidgetLocker on my NC.

You can't use shortcuts to programs at all unfortunately. It auto-crashes WidgetLocker.

Not much you can do.

And I doubt the author would care to research why it does this on the NC.

Only thing I can think of is to ask if this happens on a Galaxy Tab too.
[Nook Color General] kbassil:
Possibly, but here's the deal- I got the idea in my head after looking at this page ht tp://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=860404&page=17 (sorry can't post links... just remove the space from "ht tp")

About 3 posts from the top, you will see a lockscreen with Dolphin Browser on the right. Either this is a cruel trick, or there's some workaround WE just don't know about... and I'm betting on the latter.
[Nook Color General] khaytsus:
Wait for the next version, it has its own app picker. Also has 8x8 grid. :)
[Nook Color General] paleh0rse:
Where are you tracking future versions of nooter?

Sent from my Nooted friend...
[Nook Color General] khaytsus:
You're in the wrong thread.
[Nook Color General] Paul22000:
Where did you read this? :cool:
[Nook Color General] kbassil:
I am intrigued by your statement as well. Is this public knowledge?

sources or GTFO!

jk, but that'd be cool
[Nook Color General] khaytsus:
If I told you, I'd have to kill you.

Nah, semi-closed beta I guess. He gave some folks a beta, it has a few bugs, he has another one planned, not sure if it'll be the released version or another beta. But it's nice having 8x8 and an app picker (nice he fixes basically a NC-specific issue!), some other changes I think.
[Nook Color General] bartimeus:
I was put out when I saw this problem with widget locker after I purchased it but now that this should bd fixed in the next version I am very excited!
[Nook Color General] paleh0rse:
Actually, I meant "where are you tracking future versions of widgetlocker?"

So this was the correct thread, and you answered my question a few posts later... thanks! :)
[Nook Color General] Paul22000:
Any approximate ETA? :cool:
[Nook Color General] khaytsus:
No idea actually, he sent me the beta on 1/1, haven't heard more since.
[Nook Color General] kbassil:
You know who's a REALLY good beta tester? That Kbassil kid. You should pass that on, I think.
[Nook Color General] khaytsus:
Send him an email, just go to the market on the app and click it from there, he'll probably add you in if he has additional builds.

BTW he has sent a new build. Couple small quirks, but pretty nice stuff. :D
[Nook Color General] kbassil:
hah- went to his app in the Maket and it says " please stop asking Mr about my next update..." lol