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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Darnell_Chat_TN:
http://googlemobile.blogspot.com/2011/01/cloud-printing-on-go.html
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Dirk:
This has a lot of potential and i hope that it will eventually spread to browsers and apps beyond those made by Google. From what i understand the ability to use this feature is already available to Chrome Beta users, but will we see it integrated into the likes of Internet Explorer etc?

I suppose one possibility would be having the function built into the Google Toolbar so that people can use it no matter what Browser they use.

Cloud computing is beginning to get interesting, what with sync between my Android device and my online apps and now this. I wonder what else we'll see in future?
[EVO 4G General] EVOKeith:
I just talked with Sprint and there is a national issue with text messaging where outgoing messages will return a message from 9230 stating:

The message could not be delivered due to a temporary network setup error. Please try later. Error 2128.

According to the rep I spoke to, there is a 3 hour ETA. :(
[EVO 4G General] magicalsleeper:
I just started getting this message too. Apparently there was similar messages back in December 2009?

http://community.sprint.com/baw/message/139936

still havent found anything about the messages this time around

EDIT: while searching, I found this (somewhat unrelated) link...interesting :)

https://www.sprint.net/maint_view.php
[EVO 4G General] DaftDev:
Lovely. Also seeing the issues here in SC. Here's hoping that the 3 hour estimate is a conservative one.
[EVO 4G General] EVOKeith:
This appears to be resolved now. My texts are now going through.
[EVO 4G General] magicalsleeper:
Mine has been back up and running for the past half hour btw...that was a looooong 3 hours :P
[Defy General] abhi.eternal:
I just bought a Defy and would like to experiment with it a bit. However, I have a few concerns:

1. I have Eclair and want to root using z4root. I have download ver.1.3.0. How safe is it to root and exactly what features will I get if I do?

2. Say I have rooted the phone, in case anything goes wrong can I revert back to the original? If yes, how? (Would be handy to know the steps beforehand)

3. When the official Froyo update is released, can I update even if it is rooted? If yes, after I update will the phone stay rooted?

4. Is it possible to install apps in a non-rooted phone using a PC? (I have Windows 7). If yes, please provide a link with an easy guide.

5. Is Step 4 possible for rooted phones?

These are for now. I am sure a lot will be added to the list.
[Defy General] jjp84:
Let me so how much I can help you,

1.) Using z4 root, should be completely safe. If it doesn't work it will just stp and you back out of it. You don't really get feature per sae, but you get get "admin" rights to your phone. The app superuser which is attatched the root gives you access to delete all the bloatware preloaded on the phone as well as capability to completely mod your phone. Androids are fun, but non compare to being rooted.

2.) If you use z4 root, I believe there is an unroot feature on there.

3.) You can definitely receive the official upgrade if you are rooted, the only way you wouldn't is if you flash a different rom, but even then as long as you flash back to stock you will get it. Altough, why wait when many of us are already running clean Froyo! By the time the official rolls out, we'll most likely be on 2.3

4.) when you say install apps from the pc, do you mean just using the .apk? If you find the apps online, you can simple connect your defy to the pc and drop that apk on your sd card and open the app from the phone, it will begin installation.

5. The way I just referred yes, I may be confused to the question.

If you root (which you should!) you should look into buying root explorer and Titanium Backup Pro from the market. These two things are a modders dream.
[Defy General] abhi.eternal:
@jjp84: Thanks! So I guess I will root my cell after all!

6. To install .apk directly, does the phone needs to be rooted or can it be tried in a non-rooted phone?

7. Any good radio app which allows FM on loudspeaker?

8. How to get offline Google maps?

9. Any sexy compass application?

10. Is Motoblur with other launchers possible?
[Defy General] measel:
6. you can install .apk's on unrooted phones...just tick Settings/Applications/Unknown Sources. You'll need some kind of Explorer app to install 3rd party apk's. i.E. ASTRO or ES Explorer. Then copy apk to SD Card and install it with your preferred explorer.

9. I use Compass

10. I guess, yes. I try to avoid MotoBlur.

Sry not allowed to add links.
[Defy General] acvaristul:
7) I recomand you this application, I use it and is brilliant:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=903103

10) Yes, you can install any other "launcher" ... I tried LauncherPro (works great) and now I'm going with Go Launcher Ex
[Defy General] Kyah:
Thanks for the link to the FMRadio apk :)

I recommand Go Launcher too, i'm using it for 3 weeks on my defy and it works great!
[Defy General] NU_User:
cool will try it
[Defy General] SemperEgo:
Does your battery life reduce if you use a launcher from the market? Since it's an extra program that is constantly running.
[Defy General] jjp84:
Not really, it's performing the same functions the stock launcher is with less mess running around it.
[Defy General] virgo_sabby7:
Hi thr..Are you the same guy on iGyaan ?

hehe...The first DEFY buyer from India.
[Defy General] chaihg:
Abhi and the other person who bought defy in India. Can you go to your settings>about phone> and give us some information on the build number?
[Defy General] abhi.eternal:
6. Thanks. I just made a folder in the SD card and copied the downloaded APK files there. Then I just tapped on the file and voila, I was asked to install the app. It worked great! Dunno whether this was necessary, but I had USB debugging and Unknown sources checked.

9. Thanks, downloaded it!

Awesome FM app, thanks. Also, is there any way to make the launcher look like that on Droid?

Yes, I am :)

JRDNEM_U3_2.52.0 - May I ask why do you need this?

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11. If I root it and install Froyo, will I still have Motoblur? Am I gonna miss any functionality if I upgrade?

12. Is there any way to install apps with a QR code link from the PC? I don't have a data connection yet nor I have WiFi access :(

13. What are the best sites to download free APKs from? Please suggest some worthwhile free apps/games.

14. I want to use the Nexus One live wallpaper in my Defy. I got the APK as well and it installed successfully. However, when I try to launch it, I always get an error and the screen returns blank.

15. I have problem with my compass. I downloaded the Compass application and I was asked to calibrate. I tried that but it seemed to be little inaccurate. So I tried to calibrate the compass using phone settings. However, here the compass was stuck at red when I tried. I uninstalled compass and tried re-calibrating but it needed a reboot to get it to green. However, when I tried again, it again stayed at red. Had to reboot again. So it works after a first reboot and stops working if I try to re-calibrate. Any fixes?

App request

- FM radio with recording

- Slideshow widget for homescreen. Should be an option to scroll images without opening gallery.

- Offline calendar/reminder app

- Offline maps apk

- Will ask for more later ;)
[Defy General] rhlravi:
Can you run a quadrant benchmark and give us the scores? I mean how does the defy match up to high end droids in the benchmark score(which it shows at the end of the test) and how many FPS you get in the GPU benchmark inside that(the test in which graphics is tested using that first person shooter view test). If you dont know how to run quadrant benchmark, google it, its common.(Sorry if it is installed by default, i dont know about it, i am planning to buy an android phone soon so i am interested in defy) and what is the street price of defy? Since MRP is 18.5k INR, street price must be lesser. Thanks.
[Defy General] chaihg:
Abhi seems like Motorola released a newer version of the firmware for India. Because the 2.51 UK was pretty hard to root and z4root didnt work on it. We had to use super1click to root it.

Hmm. . i guess you will also find it unrootable for the moment.

In case you do root it then install the tenfar recovery apk and then make a backup of the stock rom you have before you do anything else to it. That way it might be of use in case you want to get back to original setup or if you decide to return the phone to the company when still under warranty.
[Defy General] abhi.eternal:
Quadrant results: 1080 running Eclair. Only Nexus One running Froyo and Moto Droid X have better performance from the list.

I bought it for almost 19K INR, all incl. I am more than satisfied with my purchase :)

Thanks for the suggestion. Will sure back it up if I root.

@rest: can someone please help me with the other queries?
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] s9ortner:
Anyone else not able to send text right now? I keep getting error 2128.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Stephenxda:
Ok so FedEx should be here soon with my replacement phone. I want the first thing i do is to back it up completely. I am wondering what the best way of doing this would be. TiBu? will that back up all that i need to save for a future restore to stock. nv_data and everything.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Dungeon47:
I'm not really sure what you mean to accomplish. If you want to be able to restore to stock, ODIN is your friend. Backups are usually only important for retaining and restoring changes or data you make. The easy process is to use TiBu on the apps/settings you want. Then copy the TitaniumBackup and any other desired folders to your PC (or external sd) so youc an copy them back and restore from them in the future.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] diablo009:
1. Root the device.

2. Install ROM manager, and busybox.

3. Go to CWM console, and backup ur device. Copy this backup at a safe place.

Till here, u have a device set to the settings u had it delivered to u.

Though there shouldn't be a need, well, would be helpful in case u wanted to for some reason.

When u need to restore to what they sent u, u'd need to go to stock, apply this flash, and remove the root, and the two apps above.
[G2 and Desire Z General] jjp023:
So I'm fairly new to rooting but I have had android since the day it came out and I am good with the system. I have a g2 running a root of Visionary. I wanted to install a custom rom, so i was in Rom manager and i flashed in Clockwork Recovery, that went fine, and then i clicked back up current rom. I changed the name to original Rom, then the phone went blank then it had a g2 with a red triangle with an exclamation point in it. Does that mean the phone was bricked or what mode was that in? I pulled the battery and powered the phone on while holding the volume down. I think clicked the recovery option and the phone produced the same black screen with a G2 with a red triangle with an exclamation point in it. I then pulled the battery again, powered it up with the volume down button and did a factory reset and now my phone is back to how it was out the box running regular software.

Any idea what I did wrong? Or what went wrong? I would like to throw visionary back on and do a temp root and throw in a custom rom. My end goal is to do it once and have the phone run flawlessly and fast and never mess with any settings again. Help please!
[G2 and Desire Z General] david279:
Just for your information use the root method in wiki thats on this forum its easy. I think the visionary is outdated.
[G2 and Desire Z General] cparekh:
The red triangle is the pre-screen to the stock recovery. At that screen if you press Vol + and Power (IIRC), it will take you to the recovery. I am not sure why you got this screen if you flashed clockwork recovery from ROM manager.

If the phone is not properly rooted, it probably cannot flash a custom recovery. Make sure you follow the instructions for rooting via Gfree in the wiki.
[G2 and Desire Z General] ilikepu:
you are just soft rooted you will need to go through the root through adb
[G2 and Desire Z General] ianmcquinn:
You can't load a custom recovery with only temp root (I'm guessing that's all you had). What you saw was the stock recovery (so your phone was actually fine and you didn't have to factory reset). If you want to load a custom ROM, you will need to follow one of the permanent root guides first (use the wiki or I just wrote another guide if you can't get ADB working). If you did have permanent root (check for S-OFF in the bootloader), try flashing the ClockworkMod recovery again (sometimes it doesn't take the first time).
[G2 and Desire Z General] jjp023:


Thanks for the help, I appreciate the quick responses. I hade visionary. I temp rooted it and then perm rooted by jus clicking the perm root on visionary. Not sure if that would do the same. I dnt think I have the confidence yet to perm room through terminal and writing scripts. what way would u suggest to perm room and What roms would u suggest that are relativly novice leve and provide signifcant improvement
[G2 and Desire Z General] ianmcquinn:
Not positive how Visionary attempts to permroot, but you should check to see if you have it. Hold the volume down while powering on to enter the bootloader. The first line will say S-OFF if you have root and S-ON if you don't. If you have S-OFF, go ahead and try to flash the ClockworkMod recovery again (it just may not have worked that first time). If you have S-ON, or still have problems flashing the recovery, you can use either of the guides I linked to in the earlier post (you don't have to write scripts, but will need to use terminal---just follow the instructions carefully and watch for typos).

As far as ROMs, once rooted, you can try any of them really easily to see what you like best (be sure to make a backup first and you can always revert back). They are all pretty friendly to use right out of the box.
[G2 and Desire Z General] jjp023:
My phone is back to stock so I can't check lol. The link you posted titled guide seems pretty user friendly. I will attempt that root tnite... I will not do the h boot bc I dnt want more risk of a brick. Once I root I will flash clockworkrecovery. So in rom manager i should flash clockworkrecovery then scroll down to the bottom of it and backup current rom.how can I confirm its backed up? And once it is backed up I am clear to install new roms correct
[G2 and Desire Z General] ianmcquinn:
If you were already S-OFF, doing the factory reset shouldn't return you to S-ON, so you could still check if you wanted to.

As far as backing up goes, once you choose backup in ROM Manager, your phone will boot into the custom recovery and you'll actually see all of the files getting backed up (there's also a progress bar). The backups are stored on your SD card in the clockworkmod directory (if you want to check to make sure it's there). After you have the backup, you're free to start testing new ROMs.
[G2 and Desire Z General] jjp023:
So jus confirmed s on... so I will root using the guide u provided tnite.. few more questions jus to be safe I dnt wanna be a annoying but I appreciate the help...

1. Once rooted and in rom manager I should first flash clockworkrecovery then click back up current rom?

2.if I get back to the g2 with red triangle screen I should clikc power and volume down and which option should I choose at that screen?
[G2 and Desire Z General] ianmcquinn:
Yup.

This just means the ClockworkMod recovery did not flash properly (and you are seeing the stock recovery). Just boot the phone normally and try flashing the recovery again in ROM Manager. If that doesn't work, there are other options we can try, but it should work fine once you are actually permrooted.
[G2 and Desire Z General] jjp023:
Sounds good. I'm trying to prepare myself to do this root later tnite.

I want to make sure I get the command right in terminal.

After the money sign and number signs there are spaces correct?

So my keystrokes shoule be (I dnt press $ or #)

$(space)su(enter)

#(space)cp(space)/sdcard/root_files/perm_root/data/local/perm_root(enter)

#(space)chmod(space)777(space)/data/local/*(enter)

#(space)/data/local/perm_root(enter)
[G2 and Desire Z General] ianmcquinn:
You don't need to type the space at the start of the commands (they will already be there). Also you are missing a space in the second line:

cp(space)/sdcard/root_files/perm_root(space)/data/local/perm_root(enter)

Otherwise, looks good.
[G2 and Desire Z General] SpicyCurry:
I know exactly what you're talking about with the triangle and red exclamation mark. Happened to me when i first flashed clockwork mod (CWM). What fixed it for me was to flash it TWICE when using Rom Manager. The first time you try to flash it, it doesn't always work, so you just reboot as normal (not into recovery) and flash CWM again and it should fix it.
[Streak 5 General] daesdaemar:
I have a home server (Windows Home Server) with tons of stuff on it. When I am traveling, I have tried to access and download epub format ebooks, and the browser gives me an error message that the download failed because that file type is not supported by my phone device. (Aldiko didn't help with this)

I have noticed this with other file types also.

Is there a way to download ANY file type from my home sever, even ones "not supported" by the phone? This would be very useful thing to be able to do.

The home server is accessed via a web browser (https).

stock Dell Streak Froyo.
[Streak 5 General] Radimus:
setup ftp server on your home server

open a port on your router and do port forwarding to ftp port on your server

WAN port like 44444 -> serverip:21

then use a filemanger or FTP client (I use EStrongs file manager, but there are several others) to connect to the external IP of your router at port 44444 (or whatever port you chose above)
[Streak 5 General] daesdaemar:
I'll have to study up a bit to do something like that. I was hoping there was just some way to allow android to download any file type through the web (http).
[Streak 5 General] Edrill:
The FTP server solution is one way to go. Have you tried a different browser??
[Streak 5 General] daesdaemar:
I have tried different browsers and apps such as crutch and download buddy. Some of those do let me download the file, but when I try to open the file, it won't. Yet, if I transfer the file by USB or Dropbox, it works fine.

Very frustrating...

Don't know that I want to go through the trouble of setting up an ftp server for something that seems so obvious... can't believe it's not part of the android OS to allow such web based file transfers within the browser???
[Streak 5 General] stoney73:
why not use dropbox? its free, and 2gig will store a lot of epub format ebooks

https://www.dropbox.com
[Streak 5 General] tenorntex:
I use Download all files.

http://www.appbrain.com/app/download-all-files/com.hwkrbbt.downloadall
[Streak 5 General] crashDebug:
I use a VPN setup. i think it's the most powerful, albeit a bit tricky to setup. should you need help configuring it dont hesitate to ask. however, whatever your solution, remember a couple of limitations:

- you can access mapped net shares (smb) using almost any file explorer (i use astro), you can copy your files to the sd, but you cannot run remote files. that's because generally no app is able to deal with the smb protocol.

- to circumvent this limitation, you must be root. i don't exactly know the passages but the general method is to create a mount point to your net share (something like \mnt\network1 or whatever), so the system (and most important the apps) will be tricked to think they are dealing with local files. if you are not root, upon reboot the mount point will be forgotten. I read about this somewhere around here.
[Streak 5 General] daesdaemar:
@ stoney73: I do use Dropbox, but would like to be able to access anything on my server while I am traveling.

@tenorntex: I just ran across that app and will likely give it a try.

@crashDebug: sounds interesting. I would have to do a bit of research and educate myself before I could attempt what you're describing.

Thanks all. It will be solved eventually.
[General Questions and Answers] csrussell80:
Hello.. I bricked my phone with some lame lock screen replacement. To fix the problem I loaded the T959UVJFD.tar rom. Then loaded the 2.2 update via Samsung Kies mini. I then rooted it using superOneClick everything seems to be perfect now with one exception. The predictive text dictionary (I think this is the correct term)

When I type or text it doesn't suggest words or automatically fix my text anymore. I am using better keyboard but it doesn't seem to work on any keyboard.

Any suggestions?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] freshkid87:
i've read and read still can't find anything revelant to my issue

Killing ADB Server...

* server not running *

Done..

Starting ADB Server...

* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *

* daemon started successfully *

Done..

Waiting for device...

Done..

Pushing rageagainstthecage...

150 KB/s (5392 bytes in 0.035s)

Done..

chmod rageagainstthecage...

Done..

Running rageagainstthecage...

ROOTED

Getting mount path...

/dev/block/mtdblock3

OK

Remounting system with read-write access...

Done..

Pushing su...

failed to copy 'C:\Users\\Desktop\root me\su' to '/system/bin/su': No space left on device

Done..

chmod su...

Unable to chmod /system/bin/su: No such file or directory

Done..

Pushing Superuser.apk...

cannot stat 'C:\Users\\Desktop\root me\Superuser.apk': No such file or directory

Done..

Remounting system with read-only access...

Done..

Running a SU test...

Test failed!

FAILED
[Epic 4G Themes] timberwolf671:
Launcher Pro 8.3 Glass Theme​

Provided in the zip file are some starter icons with a blank glass template for you to make your own icons.
[Epic 4G Themes] seoulseek80:
could you advise me on how to use this theme? I pulled the icons from the zip but what about the theme itself?
[Epic 4G Themes] seoulseek80:
nvm. i found out you have to delete the current LP
[Epic 4G Themes] timberwolf671:
Great, was thinking you didn't know how to use custom icons in LP after reading your post.
[Epic 4G Themes] jvjidNite:
I understand where your coming from, would have loved to try out your themes... thanx anyways.
[Epic 4G Themes] rickthrust:
Don't kep everything to yourself. Your themes are awesome. Please know that trolls like myself just love your work and really look forward to more from you.
[Epic 4G Themes] InfDaMarvel:
Honestly, I doubt it was very difficult for you to do in the first place. So getting a thank you from a bunch of random people on the forums shouldn't be a big deal. Unless your doing it for the warm feeling inside lol.
[Epic 4G Themes] xTmDarren:
oh welllllllllllll. it probably was buggy anyways.. lol ..
[Epic 4G Themes] timberwolf671:
Warn fuzzies are big deal to me.LOL

No more buggy than without the theme.
[Epic 4G Themes] timberwolf671:
Launcher Pro 8.3 reposted.
[Epic 4G Themes] Omnichron:
thank you. will this mess up my licenced launcher pro in some way?
[Epic 4G Themes] timberwolf671:
No it will not. You will have to uninstall your current version and install this one. Put licence key in again and your good to go.
[Epic 4G Themes] tony45x220:
Umm yea I'm sorry I don't know how to install these icons...I figured you might be able to move some system files around in Root Explorer but I'm not really getting anywhere...modding for dummies help would be helpful people!

sent from my rooted, suited & booted Epic 4G know dat
[Epic 4G Themes] timberwolf671:
1. DL and copy to sdcard root directory or a folder called (exp: My APKs)

2. Goto settings and select allow Unknown sources .

3. Open File Explorer and find the apk and select to open.

4. Also install this app (Home Switcher) that will allow you to switch between which launcher you want active.