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[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] Archer:
Just reduce the colour depth yourself. The only reason we get it is because the method of reducing colour depth the OS uses is crap. If you do it well, you can reduce colour depth down to 8-bit on most images and they still look good, so 16-bit should really be no problem!

(Obviously, I'm just referring to scipicore's post - this isn't a suggestion for the OP to fix his problem.)
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] scipicore:
Well, unfortunately it already is in 8-bit colour.

Once I reach 8 posts, I'll upload an image :')
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] Gabe3:
Do you have it on Widgets and in the browser or just wallpaper?
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] scipicore:
It's the same result as a background or just as an image. Widgets, such as power control also have lines in them.
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] Archer:
If it's already 8-bit then there's very little you can do with it. Increasing the colour depth obviously won't add back the extra colours ;)
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] scipicore:
Well, I made it in photoshop, converted it to 8-bit and put it on my phone.

This is the image on the phone:

This is the image as shown on the screen:

I know the first one is red, but it doesn't make any difference, the green one is just as smooth, except for on the phone ofcourse.
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] m1xm4ster:
Well, the display is low end.. it has 65.000 colors, whereas the Desire HD has 16.000.000 colors. So thats the difference.. we gotta live with it :D
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] scipicore:
I thought it was confirmed that it is in fact a 16M color screen, just limited by software?
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] m1xm4ster:
I don't know.. but I found this thread

And here is the explanation why they use only 65.000 colors: http://blogs.msdn.com/b/windowsmobile/archive/2005/09/07/462187.aspx
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] StephanV:
It's a 262k screen, not 65k and not 16M. check the link I posted earlier here, first page.
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] StephanV:
Very interesting article, it's important to note however that it's a 5 year old one. The CPU and RAM limitations he speaks about are probably not valid anymore, the not-so-obvious difference in quality however probably is. Bummer!
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] Gabe3:
theres no link...
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] StephanV:
Damnit indeed, it's in a thread similar to this one. You can check my recent posts if you wanna find it
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] mayurolla:
Anyone got a fix for this yet?
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] eleminop:
I don't know, but the only banding i'm seeing on my phone is the power control widget, and that goes away if i just use launcher pro.
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] mayurolla:
I see it everywhere. Calendar widget, weather widget, notification tray, wallpapers. I tried LauncherPro and ADW launcher and did "best fit" settings and the banding was still there.

EDIT: I only see it in launcher pro when I'm switching between home screens. If the screen is stationery the banding goes away. There has to be a way to fix this on the stock launcher.
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] mayurolla:
I take that back, the banding has re-appeared after about an hour of use on LauncherPro even when it is stationary.
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] Gabe3:
i see it everywhere you mentioned, plus the browser, and even apps, for example the weather channel app. i really have no idea how we have this problem and others dont since we all have the same device with the same hardware inside. if you want to do some testing and report back, i heard roms that have sense, don't have the issue if you use launcher pro. I'm curious if the banding is still in browser and in apps, like the weather channel app.

this problem wouldn't bug me so much if i knew why it was happening, but i cant get around the fact we all have the same phone yet some have banding and some dont.
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] m1xm4ster:
Maybe it has something to do with the display version. 0x30 0x40 0x50
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] mayurolla:
I was able to get rid of banding on LauncherPro again as long as I'm not using a live wallpaper. Banding happens on stock launcher regardless of wallpaper.
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] Cotulla:
It's really hardware limitation for 65536 colors. And it can't be changed by software.

kernel have only 5-6-5 colors lines for display (GPIO), and other lines, which must be used for 8-8-8 scheme are busy by other stuffs. It allow me to make logical conclusion that only 5-6-5 is possible :)
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] zarathustrax:
Thanks for clearing that up, Cotulla. I thought it was a hardware limitation, but a lot of people claimed the screen was capable of more because of one microsoft spec page.
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] MeetaGamer:
Sounds like it is the rom you tried.
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] M..N:
I think it is a general issue in gingerbread roms for the hd2 its fine on froyo
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] mayurolla:
Read two posts up. It is definitely a hardware issue now that Cotulla has cleared things up.
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] themadproducer:
Cotulla,

can you tell me why in CM7 GB builds, my entire UI suffers gradient banding (prime example...the DIALER buttons).........

....BUT, Sense roms do not suffer this same issue. (almost seems like there is some compensation happening...dithering etc.) It's night and day difference.

Apps graphics (eg The Weather Channel) still suffer banding on all roms...even my wife's SGS Fascinate. But in my research, no one has yet to address or explain why the UI in SENSE roms do NOT show the gradient Banding.
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] Gabe3:
hey madproducer, I'm using the hyperdroid gbx rom the past couple weeks. theres no banding on the red to black example image I posted in the first post. theres however banding with widgets only while using a live wallpaper. I've only used adw launcher since it comes with the rom. theres still banding in the weather channel app with or without live wallpaper. So its a step up from MDJ's and JDMS roms, since they have banding with or without live wallpaper, and the red to black image as well in the browser.
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] themadproducer:
Gabe,

how about your dialer buttons? Are they banded/striped? Wait...GBX has a different dialer without gradient right?
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] Gabe3:
correct, its skinned so no way to tell, the phone, call log, contacts, and favorites buttons at the top are all banded. banding on widgets only with live wallpapers though.
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] M..N:
Yes I know the hardware is limited but it is far worse on gingerbread can't really see it in froyo
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] HTC HD2 MAN:
Pictures are in my photobucket since there is a max of only 8 pictures.

http://s1133.photobucket.com/albums/m592/jeffdoodoo/

I got my case in the mail :)

The cases are made MYBAT

So there are three pieces:

1.)the top (for the screen)

2.)The 1st layer (the back)

3.)The 2nd layer (the back)

The 1st layer for the back is basically the same material as the otterbox case since the otterbox also has 3 pieces. (it flexes and feels like like it)

The 2nd layer for the back is a hard plastic but with a matte finish to it.

The top piece that goes on the screen is a hard plastic and also has a matte finish.

The cut outs are perfect and the 1st layer of the case lays on top of your volume keys and power button and has the power sign and the positive and negative signs.

The case is easy to take off. The case is probably as thick as an otterbox case. But the thicker the better right?

NEGATIVE

When the case is on and you open your keyboard there will be a NOTICEABLE gap due to the clips of the case stopping the case from fully opening.

POSITIVE

I like how the phone feels protected with the case on and it look very stylish :)
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] ohgood:
that's about 3x what i paid for a case on ebay, with more coverage. free shipping to boot. :)
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] PatrickHuey:
That's actually pretty cool. Does it come in other colors?

sent from my V I S I O N.
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] HTC HD2 MAN:
yeah, theres:

black on black

white on black

and

black on white/grey (it doesnt seems like a dirty white haha)
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] HTC HD2 MAN:
I'll just order a case. since no one seems to have heard of it. I'll take some pictures and make a mini review too.

EDIT: WHILE I'M AT IT, i'LL ALSO ORDER SOME OF THOSE STEALTHGUARDS (OF COURSE WITH PICTURES AND A MINI REVIEW ALSO )
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] HTC HD2 MAN:
So no one really hasn't heard of these fishbone cases? wow. :confused:
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] PatrickHuey:
I've seen it on other phones. I like it!

sent from my V I S I O N.
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] HTC HD2 MAN:
well i meant if any one new they had it for the G2, but thats cool too. stay tuned!
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] romdroid.:
where did u order it from?
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] HTC HD2 MAN:
the manufacturer is mybat, but some sellers on amazon are selling it cheaper than buying one from the original mybat website.

just search "G2 fishbone" on amazon.
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] HTC HD2 MAN:
Tomorrow should be the big day, so lets say a big hooray! :)

and if not... then I'll cry with a lot of snot ): lol jk. but lets hope it come in tomorrow!
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] HTC HD2 MAN:
well it didnt come in today ): it has tomorrow! :)
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] HTC HD2 MAN:
YES IT CAME IN AND NOW ITS READY FOR A REVIEW! stealthguards hasnt come in in yet.
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] stepx88:
Does it become more heavy than it is? And how thicker does it get.
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] HTC HD2 MAN:
Its probably about the same thickness as an otterbox (maybe even less)

Weight? umm seems as light as 2 unused, unsharpened pencils? :p

When I hold the case alone, it feels light as a feather.
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] EuroSpeed:
I'm having trouble deciding. Lol. I like the finish on this case but I like how the Otterbox case goes around the trackpad. I don't like the finish on the Otterbox case though, seems too glossy.
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] HTC HD2 MAN:
Well I dont like "around the track pad" cases.

If you use the track pad a lot: Get a case that doesn't go around the track pad

If you dont use the pad or you dont care: Get any case that goes around or not around the pad.

I say that because I use my track pad a lot and when I have an "around the track pad" case on, it seems to get in the way.

The finish feels like the phone (matte finish). Otter box? idk

My G2 with the fishbone case slides in my pocket just fine.
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] PatrickHuey:
I rrreeeaaaallly am digging the way it looks.
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] EuroSpeed:
I get what you mean about the track pad, I really don't use it too much.

In my opinion though, having the case surround the track pad looks more aesthetically pleasing. Lol. I'll have to go search for one in stores and see for myself.
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] HTC HD2 MAN:
Well I'm pretty sure you can use an alternate case for the screen part.
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] TriforceKommando:
Is this really fitting tight?

I've seen some of these rubber cases and shey all were ****ty fitting..
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] HTC HD2 MAN:
Yes, this fits really tight. Like how my mama hugs me :)
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] eneka:
It snaps on pretty easy but is quite hard to take off...

Quality is nice and I really like the material which is like a soft rubber but hard at the same time? haha

One thing I don't like though is in landscape view, it's kinda hard to pull down the notification bar..
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lilredzmd:
Requesting the following inverted apps that is Edify/CWM3 Compatible:

FaceBook- BlackOut

Google Talk: Blackout

Android Market 2.2.11: Blackout

If anyone has an idea where I can find legitimate Edify Flashable Zips for these listed apps..please point me in the correct direction. Thanks.
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ebejoe:
You can try to convert it yourself by using this tool

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=903598

it has worked for me
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lilredzmd:
I cant get it to work. Says something bout update-binary script error message??
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] decalex:
U should check out the inversion conversion team on droidforums.com .. They do some good stuff. I usually just copy (or replace) the modded apks in the system/app folder using root explorer, change permissions, and reboot. (back up first)
[myTouch 3G Slide General] nbetcher:
Hello everyone,

Just as a warning: you will LOSE your S-OFF if you apply the upcoming Froyo OTA directly from T-Mobile and be UNABLE to S-OFF again. IEF (AlphaRev developer) has not been able to hack the new HBOOT 1.0 (for Legend and Espresso) which will be distributed with the new Froyo OTA for our device. If you apply the OTA via the T-Mobile firmware update tool or through a zip-file provided directly by T-Mobile you will be permanently stuck S-ON.

The ONLY safe way to keep your S-OFF is to use Froyo ROMs provided by developers in the Developers section.

Hope this saves some sanity for others, but unfortunately I'm stuck S-ON now. :(
[myTouch 3G Slide General] fight4android:
Wor. This is big. Thanks for the heads-up. I almost just did it to "play around".
[myTouch 3G Slide General] nbetcher:
It's not out yet, so you couldn't have done it. CR's ROM is not fully-stock... it has been modified to add root and remove the HBOOT.

I was referring to the official T-Mobile OTA firmware which isn't even being pushed to phones yet, but it will be SOON.
[myTouch 3G Slide General] Tzatlacael:
Really? I still have S-ON ever since I gained root lol

I haven't done S-Off....
[myTouch 3G Slide General] KCRic:
Come on nbetcher, you should have known better. Remember how OTA's bork your root access - it (to me) would be apparent that they would do the same for s-off. Is HBOOT a different version now though?
[myTouch 3G Slide General] guitarist5122:
Their isn't a way to restore the old hboot? Wouldn't loading the stock 2.1 fix that?
[myTouch 3G Slide General] loo432:
Probably not since the stock 2.1 versions would be lower than 2.2
[myTouch 3G Slide General] guitarist5122:
Was just thinging we could downgrade the hboot since we can downgrad the OS, kernal, or radio
[myTouch 3G Slide General] JDV28:
yea flashing esprimg should bring the HBOOT back down to where IEF's AlphaRev would work. try it out nbetcher??
[myTouch 3G Slide General] guitarist5122:
Guess he'll give it a shot when someone figures out how to root with the update lol
[myTouch 3G Slide General] nobreak1970:
Any OTA update....

How do I exactly know that I'm getting an OTA update from Tmo? I noticed my sync icon in the notification bar has been showing since I booted my new slide.

Is that saying I'm getting one? will a box popup? what?

thanks for any information.
[myTouch 3G Slide General] Tzatlacael:
A notification about the update should appear.

The sync icon is normal, updates other stuff like news, t-mobile contacts, stocks, etc...
[myTouch 3G Slide General] projektdotnet:
Thanks for the heads up! I thought about applying it when it released to have a bit of fun but since I'd lose S-OFF and have to re-root I'll just stick with CM7.
[myTouch 3G Slide General] tronmech:
Has anyone even seen the froyo update for the slide?
[myTouch 3G Slide General] krapt0:
I have heard that the slide will not get the OTA update. It proly has something to do with this merger with AT&T. They are going to want everyone to buy new phones now and offer all of these crazy deals for everyone just to trap you.
[myTouch 3G Slide General] nobreak1970:
Run Gingerbread. ;)

Screw the OTA.
[myTouch 3G Slide General] tronmech:
It's not my phone, it's my wife's. Picked because she liked the bird theme.
[myTouch 3G Slide General] Whoareyou:
Just change the background to the Nest background, she'll never know the diff. ;-) Really!
[myTouch 3G Slide General] Jeremey:
I did the update, "playing around". Learned my lesson, I did the How to Re-Root method, of which I was on the same trail as a few others here, the guide filled in the missing pieces of the puzzle.

R.I.P. S-OFF
[myTouch 3G Slide General] Super Slide:
noob question: What is S-OFF? :D
[Droid 2 Global General] tadroptopgirl:
Sometimes when I am doing something the lag time on this thing is incredible. I have already had this phone 2 months and I only install apps from the market. Anyone have anything similar to this problem?
[Droid 2 Global General] WalkingTaco:
Read up on how to properly use and set up a task manager.
[Droid 2 Global General] Asphyx:
Yes and also if you are using the Stock a lot of the BLUR stuff slows you down not to mention kills the Battery.

Use of a lot of Wdigets also will start to slog the performance.
[Droid 2 Global General] newk8600:
This is a question that belongs in the General Droid 2 Global section. Please post only development related questions in the Development section to make sure your question get's answered and the forums stay organized.
[Droid 2 Global General] theimpaler747:
Moved to general ;)
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] far004:
Hi Guys. Need a little help.

Scenario: I have a wired ADSL connection in my home for internet. I have Windows 7 on my PC installed. I have a TP-Link TL-WN321G WiFi card in my PC as well.

Now, I want to share my PC's ADSL connection with my Vibrant through my WiFi card.

So far, I have failed to achieve it. I have tried doing it the TP-Link way by establishing a Soft AP through a software provided by them, but no success. I have tried connectify, no luck here either. My vibrant detects the network but never connects to it...

Any help, what so ever will be really appreciated...
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] da_dragon2k3:
Easiest way, get a $30 router at your local store. Will save you a headache. Otherwise bridge your wired and wireless connection using windows.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jmcghee1973:
Well what you will need to do is allow ICS (Internet Connection Sharing) on the wired NIC card and allow other users to share the connection. It should DHCP the wired NIC and assign your wireless card an IP address like 192.168.137.1 and Subnet of 255.255.255.0.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] far004:
Actually I don't want to buy a new router, want to use my WiFi card. And it is possible through it, so I think I should not spend money on a router...

I have tried everything... ICS is not working... Connectify is not working either...

There is some way of doing it through Adhoc network, I read somewhere but I have also read that Adhoc network is not supported in Android...

If someone can help, that would be great...
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jmcghee1973:
Odd because I'm doing ICS via Windows 7 and mine works perfectly..

***Edit...you might have to add in the default gateway ip and primary dns server ip on the wireless card for it to look for your wired NIC

just right click on your wired NIC and go to status and then details
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] far004:
Hmm... I am going to try this but do I share the internet with my WiFi card or the Virtual WiFi Miniport?
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jmcghee1973:
You share the wired NIC "allow other users to connect " it will act as your DHCP server and assign an address to your wireless card
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] far004:
Nothing is happening for me...

My Vibrant detects the WiFi AP but does not connect to it... It evens show the signal strength to be "Excellent" but does not connect to it...

Man... Its really frustrating when you can not get something to work...
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jmcghee1973:
So it just wont connect period?? Not even to network? Or will it connect and just no internet.... Hmmmmm
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] far004:
It just wont connect. Period...

Thanks for your willingness to help though... :)
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Chief Geek:
Google "set up adhoc windows 7" to get your wireless set up properly, then should be easy. Keep it simple at first. Broadcast ssid and one you will recognize, and no password to eliminate any problems. Once configured and workinggo back and set up a password.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] far004:
I have tried this Ad Hoc connection as well but I have read somewhere that Android does not support Ad Hoc connection. If there is some way around, please do tell me...
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] far004:
Finally... Got it working guys...

Here is the link: http://www.itgeekdiary.com/windows-7-as-an-wi-fi-access-point/

Followed it and it just worked... :)

Man, I am relieved... :)
[Windows Phone 7 General] monsh:
As we know, chevron already release the unlocking tools but it limits to 10 sideload apps only .

I've tried the unlimited version but it seems like i'm getting error trying to unlock using the unlimited version

is it require any other special cert or something ?

i tried to work around with it and its a no go .
[HTC Harrier] Ajaba:
Again I am requesting subforums for this phone and to moderate it. Please make this possible. Harrier is TOO general, and most people only recognize these phones as "Audiovox Harrier XV6600, XV6601 CDMA"

Reasons -

Phones are STILL being sold as NEW prepaid phones. [I have witnessed this in Chicago last year.]

Support for Sprint, Verizon, Telus, and other CDMA carriers.

Support for users including WM2003SE support and program recommendation and support.

Reviving the Android build that we had been working on for these CDMA phones. GSM Android support is included. We are currently at the keymapping stage with some users accomplishing this. There is a pot prize for this build completion.

Pot prize for completing a working WM5+ build. Users will save data to flash memory instead of on-board dram. Prevents data loss when device suffers from loss of power or drop. Users will be able to access more programs and features including up to date browsers and media players.

List of available accessories that have been owned/approved by XDA users, including retractable data cables, 4GB SD cards, cases, car mounts, GPS SD cards, and more, as well as support for these.

I can devote my time to moderation.

Please, PLEASE make these subforums for us! There is NO OTHER support forum on the net!!!

Requesting these specific subforums:

Audiovox Harrier XV6600, XV6601 CDMA General

-Discussion about the Audiovox Harrier XV6600, XV6601 CDMA (general Q&A, tips & tricks)

Audiovox Harrier XV6600, XV6601 CDMA Software Upgrading

-Software upgrading for the Audiovox Harrier XV6600, XV6601 CDMA

Audiovox Harrier XV6600, XV6601 CDMA Accessories

-Accessories for the Audiovox Harrier XV6600, XV6601 CDMA (cases, screen protectors, batteries, etc)

Audiovox Harrier XV6600, XV6601 CDMA ROM Development

-ROM development for the Audiovox Harrier XV6600, XV6601 CDMA
[HTC Harrier] WhatzinyourphonE:
I second this.

I really screwed myself buying this phone thinking it was supported like the BA but not the case :confused:. I should of known.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] nushuth:
I noticed this problem:

when i start a call, my screen become black and i cannot hang-up the call.

anyone with same problem?

another little question:

i have a time-limited data plan (40H /month) is there a way to know if my HD2/WP7 phone is connected or not? or a way to control my data connection?

thank you!