yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] Mafioso:
Well if you have exp then its good...hacking hd2 is pretty much straightforward..if you're prepared to read...follow instructions..

Long Term use depends on you're priorities..I will list out pro's of both, you can decide on it..

HD2

+ Greater Community Support, more software, different types of builds available

+ Sense UI is much better than TouchWiz on Samsung. Work is started on porting Sense to Galaxy S though...but you never know how good the port is going to be..

+ WP7

+ Better look/build quality

Vibrant

+ Super AMOLED Display

+ Better GPU. GPU on HD2 is not that good..some games(based on unreal engine) are struggling on it already...

+ Better Battery Life

+ 720p video out of the box. Work is also going on HD2 for 720p video, and at some point it may get it too but I doubt if its going to better than vibrant

+ Lighter in weight if it matters..

If I were you, I would wait for Vibrant 4G on TMO if you're not going to upgrade for next 3 years and getting it on contract..Its got bigger battery compared to current one (1650 mAh vs 1500 mAh), 4G and supposedly there were some GPS probs on vibrant which seem to have sorted out on 4G one...

If you're buying off eBay or without contract..still also Vibrant gets the nod from my side, ..basically it boils down to better hardware on vibrant vs better software on HD2...I believe software you can get used too..but there is no substitute for Hardware..you're opinion may vary..
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] drcrappants:
Thanks! I am getting it from a family contract, so I am not sure if they would offer me a Vibrant 4G (I'm guessing it is higher price?).

I probably won't get the data plan, at least for a year or two also, so would that nullify the benefits of waiting/getting the Vibrant 4g? When I do decide to get the data plan (if prices go down, etc, then the Vibrant would probably be outdated by then.
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] TheATHEiST:
You are joking right?
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] MarvinTheAndroid:
I've had both, HD2 and Galaxy S (EU Vibrant).

Personally I was disappointed with the Galaxy S - yes the screen is a joy to behold, but I soon grew tired of the lagginess of the Samsung mangled implementation of Android. Yes there are custom builds out there that help to address the lag, but after that I quickly grew tired of the lack of Samsung love from the dev community.

I sold my Galaxy S on ebay and quickly bought an HD2 - the phone I originally wanted, but got the Galaxy S just months before the first Android builds appeared for the HD2.

I've not looked back, it's a truly awesome phone. We now have WP7, and official CyanogenMod support. :D
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] zarathustrax:
The vibrant has a better chipset and gpu, and it's the same as the nexus s, which is the newest google developers phone, so future games and apps will probably work much better on the vibrant. If you're new to smartphones, I would recommend the vibrant. The HD2 is great and can run multiple OS's, but you have to do a lot of learning and reading to get it running well. Also, if you've never used any smartphone os, 1 will probably be enough for you. You can always sell the vibrant in the future and buy a hd2 or other phone if you find yourself too bored with the vibrant. You'll get much better battery life off the vibrant, also.
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] gowski:
I'd have to agree with everyone else. Because it's your first smartphone I would suggest you pick up a Vibrant 4G..comes out in a month or two and has some minor tweaks over the current Vibrant.

As much as I love my HD2 it is hard to find a ROM that really works the way I want it to. There is always something not working on one ROM and working on another, so you have to try many ROMs and decide which you prefer.

If you go with an HD2 I would recommend Cope SD Gingerbread 2.3.2 ROM in the Development section of this site. Just about everything works flawlessy except the LED notifications.
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] JWhipple:
Having had all of the following phones since January of last year (Yes, I'm a Craigslist serial phone trader - i get bored easily!), I figured I'd chime in...

1) Motorola Cliq (Not the best phone, great call quality, got me hooked on Android!)

2) Nexus One (Got it when they first were released)

3) HD2 (when they first came out)

4) Nexus One (traded HD2 for it - hated WinMo 6.5)

5) Vibrant (Annoyed me with the GPS issues)

6) MyTouch4G (Simply hated the MySenseUI on it)

7) G2 (Great phone but the hinge made it feel like it was going to last maybe only 2-3 months)

8) Vibrant (Came back to it after I saw a friend's with a great TeamWhiskey ROM and no GPS problems)

9) HD2 (current phone - came back to HD2 after the "NAND Revolution!" - LOVE the big screen!)

With some of the custom ROMs out there right now (I can strongly recommend TeamWhiskey's ROMs!), I'd say go with the Vibrant if the screen size difference doesn't make any difference to you.

The way I use my phone and with the ROMs I am running on the HD2 I can say that battery life is just about even.

Other than the screen size, what's the plus of the HD2? I'd say the versatility. There are so many ROMs out there for it that persons have ported from other phones to it that it's hard to get too bored. I've flashed almost every day on the HD2 simply because I get bored, but this is the longest I've kept a phone to date - with NO intentions of changing anytime soon. If you love to fiddle with stuff, the HD2 is a great phone. If you want to get a phone and just run with it as is, not sure where to point you. If you want to root and not constantly change things out, go the Vibrant route (or Vibrant 4G).
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] pphi:
I have both phones and even with Team Whiskey's ROMS for the Vibrant, its always running with half of the memory the HD2 is running. This might be an unfair comparison since I'm running Gingerbread on the HD2 and Froyo on the Vibrant.

One thing I do miss and I haven't figured out if there's a work around with the HD2 is the missing dedicated search button.
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] JWhipple:
Try long-pressing on the phone key :-) Works for me! (Far left key)
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] Kailkti:
Yes i would rather a vibrant over my hd2 right now. Reasons being:

Currently i'm bored of my hd2, as I have found nothing else to do with it in my power, having flashed mutiple android/winmo roms and tried out WP7.

The multitouch problems urk me and my gaming.

The vibrant has 16 gb of storage which i would love to store my music in along with my 16 gb card.

That super amoled screen tempts me.

However, even with all those reasons, there is one big reason as to why I would keep my HD2, and that is, I love my HD2, it's the first real smartphone i've ever had, and thankfully, it's given me one hell of a ride and still has potential for more.
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] JonnieLasVegas:
If, & only if, you like to tinker & tweak your gadgets, get the HD2. It's the first smartphone I've ever owned or toyed with & I love it! Before this I was using the old, barely could text pay as you go phone. Now I love this phone & have learned so much. So if you enjoy these things, you'll love the HD2.

If not go with the alternative.
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] MartyLK:
No doubt about it with me, I love my HD2. My view is the HD2 makes the world's best Android phone. You can always use it as a different Android phone whenever you get tired of the one you're currently using, no need to buy new hardware. It's also my belief the XDA Android devs make ROMs that work better than actual Android phones.

Now the only thing I can think of better than an HD2 with Android is an HD7 with Android. :D
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] spaternitejr:
I recently traded (along with receiving a few bucks) my vibrant for the HD2, and really have not looked back. The versatility of the HD2 is unparalleled. Dual booting Android and WP7 (depending on my mood) is fantastic. Team Whiskey are a bunch of fantastic people and develop some really great roms (my wife has a Vibrant so I still get to play with it), but I've found greater support here and the HD2 solves all the issues I've had with Vibrant. Battery life imo is superior to the Vibrant, the GPS signal issues that I had with the Vibrant are non existent on the HD2, it seems to be faster and more stable, not to mention the build quality... the HD2 seems to be a lot sturdier, plus if you like the Sense UI, the HD2 is the way to go. They're both great phones and the difference is marginal, but again imo, the scales tip slightly towards the HD2
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] psykick5:
If you're a tinkerer and okay with not having a smooth perfect phone all the time, go for the HD2. I can tell you since my cousin has a Vibrant, that it is garbage. All plastic build, dirt-poor Samsung support (No Froyo yet and Honeycomb is around the corner!?), GPS problems, un-amazing battery life, and little community support make it a terrible choice for anyone who knows that XDA exists...

That phone isn't worth the silicon inside it.
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] reds28heem:
i recently sold my vibrant and brought an hd2 . I like the way i can use alot of different os on it. I loveed my vibrant but i dont miss it cause i dont see a real drop off from it other the internal memory and screen which is not that big to me. I currently running wp7 cause i actaully like it and running around on sd. So unless microsoft does sumthing to ruin wp7 for the hd2 which i doubt then im pretty pleased with my sell of the vibrant for the hd2. Although i did kinda like that touchwiz. Is there a way to get that running on an hd2. I had the launcher but is possible to do anything other than just the launcher?
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] spaternitejr:
If you liked TouchWiz you'll LOVE Miui... check out the HD2 Android forums. Not near a computer or I'd post a link, sorry.
[EVO Shift 4G General] James.Q.Campbell:
Ok, you know the 4G Sprint video you get when booting up, right before you actually get into the OS?

Is there anyway to get rid of that? It annoys me.

Can I replace it with a different animation?
[EVO Shift 4G General] theimpaler747:
Probably ;) check it out, it'll be somewhere in system/media. You have to be rooted of course

Sent from a truly Epic phone and a transparent XDA app ;)
[EVO Shift 4G General] foxsdaddy67:
yeah ive been wondering if i can put my R2-D2 boot ani on here lol
[EVO Shift 4G General] cloverdale:
I know we can replace it, but it does not seem to be in system/media. There are a few images in system/media/GPU, but it is not the entire boot animation. I did some brief searching, but am not finding it.
[EVO Shift 4G General] smp420:
I'm pretty sure you'll find it in /system/customize/resource along with an mp3 that provides the boot sound. :)
[EVO Shift 4G General] James.Q.Campbell:
Yeah, I did the same thing. Searching around did give me the opportunity to scrap most of those annoying ringtones I never use though.

I searched around a bit more but didn't find anything. I did find a bootanimation.zip in data/local and replaced it with a boot animation I have, but it didn't change anything.
[EVO Shift 4G General] bubby323:
Lmao guys.

adb push bootanimation.zip /system/customize/resource

And your set(:
[EVO Shift 4G General] James.Q.Campbell:
Ah, ok. Playing with it now. Will report back in a few.
[EVO Shift 4G General] James.Q.Campbell:
Ok, nevermind... I can't delete the stupid stock file.

Do I need ADB for this? I'm not familiar enough with ADB to know how to use it to delete the file and push the new one in.

Anyone with more experience with ADB want to lend a hand here?
[EVO Shift 4G General] James.Q.Campbell:
Well, that'll learn me to read back on the thread first.

Hey, I'm a noob. I'm learning.

Leave me alone...
[EVO Shift 4G General] riggsandroid:
adb push doesn't work (at least for me) have to figure out another way

however your location is correct.
[EVO Shift 4G General] smp420:
Not 100% on this but if you adb while in recovery it may work. /system is mounted while the phone is running so you may be running into permission errors. Although I was able to adb pull mine while running.

Edit: not sure if it's just me but when I tried I get an error about the system being read only and apparently the busybox I have doesn't have a remount command.

Edit2: found the full remount command but it seems that the phone doesn't care for it much. Was able to push a new ani but got acore force closes on reboot the were not fixed by putting back the original (I didn't really expect them to be)

Edit3: Finally got it working. You just have to be in recovery with /system mounted. I should have tried that much earlier but I seem to like to try all the wrong steps first :) Any 480x800 animation should work. wouldn't suggest using the flashable zips since they probly copy to the wrong location. Have fun.
[EVO Shift 4G General] hdmunger:
I built my own flashable zip using the old template from my Moment days...just had to edit the cleaner.sh and the update-script in the 'META-INF\com\google\android' folder of the zip file.

cleaner.sh contents:

#!/system/bin/sh

rm -rf /system/customize/resource/bootanimation.zip

rm -rf /data/local/bootanimation.zip

update-script contents:

show_progress 0.1 0

run_program PACKAGE:cleaner.sh

copy_dir PACKAGE:system SYSTEM:

set_perm 0 0 0644 SYSTEM:customize/resource/bootanimation.zip

show_progress 0.2 10

You also need to change the folder structure inside the flashable zip to 'system/customize/resource' for the location of the bootanimation.zip file.

I also included a new mp3 file in same folder as bootanimation and renamed it to 'VERSION11SAMELENGTH.mp3'.

Edit: Some things I noticed:

- need to resize the images and update that size in the 'desc.txt' file

- the animation plays faster even at the same frame rate than it did

on my old phone, so you may need to lower that

- the mp3 file is pretty loud so you may want to lower its volume

before including it in the zip...it also seems to be tied in some

manner to what the media volume (I think) is set to when the phone

is shut off/rebooted

Edit 2: If anyone sees any errors in my method, by all means speak up...I am mostly just winging this (with a recovery backup in case something goes wrong)
[Fascinate General] killacammiami:
i tryed to install http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=782204 stock vsw system but it says <OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 0) when i try to hit start ... plz im on the triangle screen also
[Fascinate General] theimpaler747:
Is the rom in the correct slot of odin?

Sent from a truly Epic phone and a transparent XDA app ;)
[Fascinate General] killacammiami:
um not sure but i just put the phone back in and now its reading the com and now its trying to finish factoryfs i should b good after right>?

ok so it passed and its still boot looping wats wronng?
[Fascinate General] times_infinity:
Please say you used the PDA option in Odin to flash that stuff
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] allen8990:
I need some assistance rooting my LG ally I just updated to froyo. I've tried using universal and root and z4 root neither of them work what do I need to do:cool:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] toluan:
Still waiting myself...

Yep this sucks. Waiting patiently for this as well.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] JeremyMalik:
Email me at malagraabi@gmail.com.... I can walk u thru whatever... assuming you haven't made it to the custom ROMs yet. Or, find me in irc.freenode.net under the same name I use here.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] chefberardi:
Just rooted the wife's ally. Used superone click, wasted a ****load of time before installing the right drivers but once I had the drivers I was golden.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] bdbraaten:
Where did you get the correct drivers from?

I've been struggling all afternoon, tried an xp and vista machine but getting nowhere
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] boostedeuro:
I need some help with my ally

been researching how to root this damn phone, with no success. after several hours of searching i have gotten the usb drivers to install, now what?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] dvazquez2077:
Lg Ally root

If you are trying to root the ally

I suggest looking at this Thread [http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=803682

Simple app that does most of the work for you,

Just put phone in debug mode, and it will do the rest.

It worked well for me, Try it If it helps you,

help out the devs ;)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] j0el1212:
simple one click way of rooting ally isn't recommended. there is a complete and better way to root it and it also comes with velocity 1.0!!!!!!!!!!!

goto the all things root section of the android forums and goto the ally section and you should be able to navigate to the guide

this forum needs an lg ally section!!!!!!! lets push the mods to give us one
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] wilderckw:
I can not find them either can you help with a link?Please
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Trozzul:
if anyone is still looking for root for this making a thread [GUIDE] Simplified Root/Unroot for LG Ally [2.2.1]
[Vibrant General] BorisZX6R:
Is there a possibility to flash a custom rom such as the bionix or axura or nero through odin?

I used odin several times to restore to complete stock and I feel comfortable using it, so this would be really good.

If there is such an option can you please point me to the right thred or the download locations.

Thank you!
[Vibrant General] jmcghee1973:
You may be able to get one of the DEV to make you a .tar for one of them..I don't believe there is though..
[Android Software Development] Ben's:
Hey folks, quick question. I tried to read up on this but there is SO much information that I can't seem to get a good direction to start in.

I would like to make a market app, to change battery icons to what I have created. I would also like to make them compatible with most roms if possible and foremost, I would like the app to make a backup file within the app so users can flash back their old icons at any time and choose from different colors I have to offer.

I have read through this guide and looked at this as well. Is there something more streamlined to be able to do what I want to do or is the first guide sufficient enough? Thanks in advance, any help or input would be appreciated :D
[Android Software Development] athornz:
I'm pretty sure to change the battery icon you need to have root access.

I would suggest having a look at the theming section of the forum, because what you wan't is what they are doing there, replacing stock icons/images and styles with custom ones.

I think there are even apps or programs to flash the themes for you
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mark204:
hi,was just wondering what file to download i want two install cf root but my sgs as build version (froyo.bojpb) what file would suit my version of sgs,and i already have superuser i need this app two install darkys new rom 9.0, any help would be grateful :confused:

Thanku mark204
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mothatt:
Flash a speedmod kernel with odin instead, it will give cwm and the ability to flash custom roms like darky's

http://touristinparadise.blogspot.com/2010/11/samsung-galaxy-s-download-speedmod.html
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mark204:
Ok will try it 2moz and thanks for the reply :)
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mark204:
But if i wanted two install cf root what vesion of file is best for my sgs
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mark204:
still need two know what file is best for my sgs any help would be gratefull my build is below thanks for you help in advanced mark204 ;)

(froyo.bojpb)
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mark204:
Sorted it works fine with my build :)
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Zorachus:
I really like the sound of a few of the notifications in the 4.2 OS for the iPhone4. Here is a video clip of the new sounds. I really dig the "Choo Choo" sound, would be cool for texts;

Video;

:43 is choo choo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SHRvBKgQmgQ&feature=player_embedded#

:55 is sherwood forest

Anyone have these for the EVO ?

UPDATE;

Thanks to apristel for making these :) much appreciated

http://www.mediafire.com/?q31iahujf1fn3n3
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] -viperboy-:
Oh yeah, this should definitely be in the development section. I can clearly see how this thread contains very technical information relevant to promoting development on the EVO. Great post!
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Nygel:
Wrong forum, wrong web page, I think you better hurry up and go buy the IPhone 4.....................wow really
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AyyRayy:
Lmfaoo I will work on getting the implication into cm7 right after I finish helping with wimax and hdmi

Sent from Evo powered by CM7
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] info[]box1:
I like an variety of system sounds. I think the request is cool.

Powered by Vin255764 Plutonium
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] corybucher:
Wow, really. This must have made you cry or **** your pants because damn how can one person get this mad at something that doesn't affect them one little bit. Think its time for you to change your diaper and wipe that smell away.

Tissue anyone!
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] freeza:
The forum police is all over this one lmao.

Anyway, I like a variety as well, I have sounds dating back to windows mobile 5 lol.

This would be a good addition to my sounds bucket. Someone?
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chessmyantidrug:
If I wanted my Evo to sound like an iPhone 4, I would have bought an iPhone 4.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Zorachus:
That is so ridiculous. We all know the EVO is the best smartphone out right now, and mine is rooted with Myn's rom, and I love this 4.3" beauty. **** the 3.5" iPhone4, but I do like a couple of the notification sounds on the 4.2 release. Doesn't mean I want a hand job from Steve Jobs or anything.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LoveisPeace2012:
+1

Just let it be, just because someone is different there's no need to be hostile. All is one.

The Herb Frees Your Mind

Go WikiLeaks, Expose These Fat Cats!
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] masterfuel:
i too like the iphone notifications... but this is in the wrong section.... next time post in the Q&A since you asked a question...
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chessmyantidrug:
I don't want my Evo looking, sounding or acting like an Apple product.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] apristel:
Here you guys go...

had to convert .caf to .mp3 but they turned out nice.

Enjoy!

http://www.mediafire.com/file/q31iahujf1fn3n3/ip4.rar

oh and hi to all the forum police!

Can a mod add this link to the OP?
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xHausx:
Yep, the last guy who posted in the wrong section didn't get off so lucky...

I was going to rip the ring tones from the youtube clip for you but it looks like apristel already got it
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] banksj17:
You would buy a phone because of the ringtones it had installed?
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chessmyantidrug:
I guess you missed my point. If I wanted an iPhone 4, I would have gotten an iPhone 4. Why tarnish such a great phone and OS with Apple nonsense? What's the next request? Increase the dropped call rate?
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Nygel:
as you can see Superman my reply, i Just added in wrong website for kicks, but this is clearly a question and is in the wrong thread, no one pissed me off, and you read all that from those words......

angry little man:D