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[General Questions and Answers] nategodin:
Hello,

I'm a long-time Linux user (since 1997) who is just stating to get into this newfangled Android thing. I've ordered a Nook Color from eBay, and in anticipation of its arrival next week, have been downloading deeper-blue's Honeycomb images, dd-ing them to microSDHC cards, and poking around just to get a feel for how the filesystem is organized. Now, let's say I've got a Honeycomb v03 image on a microSDHC card that's plugged into my computer, and accessible as /dev/mmcblk0. I have some .apk files that I've downloaded, and would like to put them on the microSDHC card so they're ready to start using once my NC arrives. All of the instructions I've seen talk about installing stuff with adb, but is there any reason that I couldn't just mount /dev/mmcblk0p2 (the system partition) on an empty directory on my Linux box, copy the .apk files to the app directory, adjust the permissions with chmod (seems like some things need setuid/setgid), unmount, and be good to go? Ditto for NuroSlam's modified su command... can I just copy that to the xbin directory? Most of the instructions I've found use adb push, or even cat to manipulate files on the Android device, which seems weird to me... any reason I can't just use trusty old cp?

Thanks,

Nate
[General Questions and Answers] bradleyw801:
Most of what you wrote is over my head, but I have never used adb to install an apk from my SD card. Just put the file on the card, find it with any of the free file explorers from the market, then click on it. Android will show the permissions and ask if you want to install. Just remember to allow 3rd party apps in the settings.

Evo running UD 2.5
[General Questions and Answers] nategodin:
Thanks for the quick reply. I guess it's a bit unusual to be a Linux expert but an Android newbie. I just want to make sure that all of my Linux skills still apply to this variant of the operating system, especially since the Android guys seem to have a completely different way of going about things than I'm used to.

Nate
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] doh_tee:
hey all... this might be an impossible request, but in the new live wallpaper, there is a clock I really like. I like the wallpaper, but was hoping someone might have the whereabouts of getting just the clock, or could perhaps procure it. newish to this so not sure if it CAN be done, but any help is appreciated.
[HD2 General] kulturebe:
Today I bought a HTC HD2 with the newest Winmo 6.5 rom.

The buttons: left call button, home button and lower volume button were working

I previously had bought a HTC HD2 and flashed Android on it.

Today I did the same steps, flashing Hardspl, new radio, ... but after installing Magldr I couldn't get into step 5 USB Flash mode because the call button didn't work. Strangely I was able to get into the bootloader mode with the lower volume button and then suddenly for 5 minutes all the buttons were working.

Installed Android and now it isn't working anymore. I tried to flash back the original Winmo rom but in that case the buttons weren't working either.

Anyone a solution ?
[HD2 General] InfX:
Sorry, but this really sounds like a hardware problem. Dismantle the phone and take a look in there, it may be quite fixable.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vacoray:
Can i rename a nandroid backup file and then restore from? I know it names it with the date and time but i would like to name it something else.

Thanks
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sdc177:
I do with amons 2.2.1
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vacoray:
Cool! Thanks!
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] teh roxxorz:
If you have clockwork, you can easily re-name them in rom mananger, just click manage backups, pick the selected, then rename.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vacoray:
I'm using Amon RA 2.2.1. I think i can do it using Root Explorer.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cbrewington75:
Every time I've tried CM it says md5 sum error. Tried to rename from astro, and computer everything does md sum error
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] aimbdd:
no spaces! stay away from special characters too. 2-3-12 is fine though.

Don't rename tho folder that they are in though.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] joehunni:
So I was just wondering if you can simply rename a downloaded splash screen file PC36IMG.zip and flash it that way?
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] teh roxxorz:
You can, but how did you root? Unrevoked?

And you'd have to put the splah imag in a zip file named PC36IMG.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dkdude36:
It takes a little configuration of the zip. Send me the splash and I'll make it for you. if you want to learn, I'll send you the files when I get home.
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] howelljones:
I have a stock unrooted HTC Desire which I'm having a slight problem with. After uploading images to facebook via the HTC Sense option the images are getting distorted. Viewing them on the device they are fine but after upload they appear to have a colour change half way up the image.

If anyone else has had this issue or somebody knows a fix the I'd most thankful.

Cheers, H

:)
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Meaple:
Try uploading via the Facebook app. If that's the same then it would be Facebook's fault, if not then it's HTC's fault. I couldn't tell you a fix, just workarounds.
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] J4M350N:
Oh my god, I just noticed that my "new" (~ a month old) desire has a bunch of dead pixels :eek:. I counted 6 spots on the display wherer there is at least one dead pixel. One is clear to see, must be more than one pixel dead there. I can clearly tell that they are dead pixels, because if i tilt the phone they change color.

I tried PixelFix App but it did not help. (btw: having SLCD screen)

If nothing helps I will have to make use of the warranty. Will they repair/chang the display?

Anyone with the same problem / a solution? Or should i just go to my providers shop? :(

Should I remove the screen protector first? If they think I am stupid they might tell my its my own fault, because I am using the screen protector with glue (or whatever). :D
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Icysoul:
Well, dead pixels don't change color... remove the screen protector first and wipe the display with a clean, soft cloth the screen, see if they still show.

The warranty should cover this fault when a certain number of dead pixels is reached.

Otherwise, a whole new screen goes for around 130-140 $.
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Meaple:
With monitors you need 2 dead pixells so I would say the same about screens.
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] J4M350N:
First of all thanks for your quick replies.

On a black screen they clearly shine bright white or cyan (can't really tell because they are so tiny). If I change the view angle it changes to some kind of red.

Do such apps like PixelFixer help at all?
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Icysoul:
If I remember correctly, the colored stuck pixels that have other color than black are called sub-pixels and are the components of a "full-fledged" pixel, so a stuck sub-pixel could be your problem. In any case, neither should change color when tilting the screen.

I never heard of a single case of "healing" a dead pixel problem using a software, although in theory they all say could do it...

Did you remove the screen protector?
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Meaple:
Just talk to HTC or your insurance or your carrier and see what they can do. Your still in warranty so best to take the safe route.
[General Topics] Glirhuin:
Hi guys, I am thinking about the possibility to buy an US android phone to use here in Italy, but I have a great doubt: how I could be sure that phone will running here in EU???

I have to look just if it is unlocked or something else? Maybe the radio version is important?

Thanks for your reply and sorry for my broken English, people!
[General Topics] Blåburk:
I am also considering buying a phone in the US.

A HP Palm Pre 2.

1. Native language support might most possibly not be included.

2. The Bands used here is 900 and 1800, over there 800,850,1900 and (2100?)

3. Charging is a problem too, we use 240V they use 120V.

4. Of course the phone must be unlocked, else none your country's providers SIM-cards won't work and in worse case also having to pay for a plan that you can't use.

A Quad band will most probably work, as long as one of the 900 or 1800 bands is clearly stated that the phone supports (preferable both).

Recharging of the phone is no problem either, if the phone can be charged by USB cable from a Computer. Just make sure it can be recharged from a USB-port.

Else you will find yourself having a really expensive and clumsy "recharging station" :)

Power adaptors with USB plugs are both neat and inexpensive.

The biggest problem is still the warranty, as well as taxes and toll expenses...
[General Topics] z33dev33l:
A. What phone?

B. Is your carrier GSM (sim cards)

If so most phones can easily be unlocked by a friend who has the US carrier (for instance I have T-mobile, if you were someone I know I could take your IMEI, claim it as mine, and unlock it for you.) or you can pay a small fee to get the phone unlocked through a third party on Ebay or other sites. These range from 2 dollars to 32 dollars is the highest I've seen but will get your phone working on any GSM carrier.
[General Topics] Glirhuin:
The lenguage and the charging aren't a problem: even the English lenguage is ok for me and the phone (A Nexus one) could be charged via USB.

My greater doubt is about the possibility to unlock the phone and to use it with the european bands... I know it's a Quadband, but I never tryed to use an USA phone here but maybe there aren't many problems.

The warranty is a big problem, but not the taxes: I will use an international shipping service that bring me the phone without extra taxes... :)

An USA Nexus One and, yes, my carrier is a GSM (Wind Italy).

I am able to get an unlock code but I don't know how it works: do you know how use this code? And will this code allow me to use the phone with the Eurpean bands???

Thank you so much!!! :D
[General Topics] waitforit...:
Get an unlocked gsm phone. Other option is tmobile and ask them to unlock it for you.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cisco150:
if install a theme how can i uninstall it later
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mcord11758:
Do a backup in recovery, try theme, don't like it, restore backup
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mengbo:
use rom manager to backup the rom, and later on use it to restore.
[Vibrant General] markfjones:
I do a lot of mass texting, and because you're only allowed to text 10 people per text I had to download a 3rd party app called group "group sms". So I sent all the texts out (about 140) and it says they all were successfully sent with 0 failed. Unfortunately some of the people that I have sent the text to say they never received it.

Has anyone run into this problem? Any suggestions? I've already uninstalled and reinstalled the app.

Thanks
[Vibrant General] blizzard1017:
I THINK Handcent(sp?) allows mass texting. Please don't quote me on this as I don't use it. My buddy owned a sports bar and used to send out mass text on UFC nights for promo and he never mentioned having to do 10 at a time which would have been horridly time consuming.
[Vibrant General] bdveteran18:
Hancent does have group texting within itself.

I personally use and app called group text. I have encountered people saying that they did not receive a text from me but I just assumed it was on their end because the majority of people received it.
[Vibrant General] bombri:
I use Group SMS and I have this same problem a lot! I prefer Group SMS because it actually appears as different chat strings within your SMS program. For some reason not every one seems to get the text though. I may have to go away from Group SMS if this is the case. My current SMS program is Chomp SMS which I like for texting but it sends group texts out as one big text and doesn't allow macro usage the same way Group SMS does.

Bottom line, if you're just looking to send out a few group texts with more than 10 recipients but don't want to change your sms program, I'd put handcent or chomp on your phone and just not set it as the default texting app, but use it to send out messages to your groups. Both Handcent and Chomp allow you to send to groups created in contacts.google as well (without selecting each contact individually like the native app).

Hope this helps,

Brian
[Vibrant General] shreddintyres:
I'm not sure how helpful this will be but with in gmail there is a utility from which you can send out mass text's or mass emails you have to set it up using specific servers for sprint, at&t, verizon and t-mobile. This is really only useful if you have a set list of people you want to send out texts to a list that doesnt frequently change. I apologize for not having more information as i very rarely use this feature. But it might be worth y'all taking a look.
[A7 General] kingjf54:
I downloaded the dexter mod via get right...it shows a 92.20 mb downlaod...i am downloading it from the page here where dexter posted in in the applications thread...

I performed a wipe data before I tried to install...should I try another sdcard? Still has the message...

Install from sdcard

finding update package

opening update package

E: can't open/sdcard/update.zip

(No such file or directory)

formatting MISC...

i would appreciate any help...I've done this numerous times and it still won't work...

Is there another link i might try to get the mod?

Can someone send me the mod?

Any other ideas?
[A7 General] kingjf54:
Root directory

when I put the dexter mod on the sdcard, there is nothing else showing on it..I have also formatted the card and reinstalled the program...am I doing something wrong here? how do I make sure I am putting the mod in the root directory?

Thanks
[A7 General] tetsuo_shima:
Okay......did you rename dexters mod to Update.zip (make sure it's not Update.zip.zip. If your using Windows just right click and rename it to Update and press enter)? The root is the first directory you come to when you explore the card.

What method are you using to update? Are you shutting it down and then booting into recovery?
[A7 General] kingjf54:
Recovery

I am booting into recovery mode as it says in the forum..press on, release press and hold...I will check renaming the file...trying another sdcard also...I'll let you know
[A7 General] PhillyGirl2011:
I didn't do it that way. I just put the card in with the Update.zip file that I renamed...went into settings-->about device-->system updates where it looked for the "Update" file.
[A7 General] sdialect31:
Size Matters

I encoutered this and began noticing the downloaded file was smaller than indicated when transfer initiated. I was getting files less than 50mb but should have been just over 90mb, using bad download file will cause failure in flashing. Verify your file size.
[Windows Phone 7 General] DavidinCT:
Just a discussion came up and made me wonder if this is even possable. This is the place to ask, so here we go.

All WP7 models seem to run at 1ghz or higher, thinking the concept that WM 6.5 runs pretty well on hardware that runs at 400-528mhz range. Would it be possable to have a emulator that runs on the platform so you can run 6.1/6.5 on a WP7 phone ? This would allow you to be able to run some older apps with still having WP7.

I would not expect intense games (maybe a card game ok) to run at full speed or anything but, things like Remote desktop and other base apps might be ok with this.

This type of thing would run on any phone (with 1ghz+ hardware) just depending on if all the hardware is supported.

Or I guess there might be a way to "shut down" 7 and open 6.5 kind of how Android runs on the TP2.

The emulator idea came up because it might be able to run on any model with minor updates vs. a boot up just for one phone.

Just some ideas...even if it is possable.

Thanks for reading and dreaming (well I am still waiting for a Verizon WP7 phone)
[Windows Phone 7 General] DaveShaw:
No sorry, the emulator runs on the x86 architecture, not on ARM.

Dave
[Windows Phone 7 General] captobie:
Maybe I'm misreading the original question, but it sounds like he is asking if it were possible to have an app that would run old Windows Mobile apps, kind of like Classic on WebOS.
[Windows Phone 7 General] The Gate Keeper:
well at present we (3rd party) developers wouldn't be able to make something like this as all the APIs don't actually exist. someone with knowledge of the whole code base of windows phone 7 could probably do it but i doubt we'll see it happen. if there are programs you need on windows phone 7, it is definitely faster to just have it redone. it's really only the UI that needs redoing, if it was written in VB or C#, a lot of the code will still work.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] derik123derik123:
Alright, my favorite thing in cm7 was the notification pull down power control. I recently switched over to mikfroyo and it does have a power control in the notifications pull down but it can't have more than 6..

also..

Is there anyway I could get the hold back to force close current app that was in miui?

Thanks for the help guys

(also, what is the best kernel for battery/performance on mikfroyo? and is there a way to replace mikfroyo phone app with the one from miui?)
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] derik123derik123:
bump, anyone know??
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jimdog420:
Mui and cm has the hold back button to terminate app. It isbn available with sense atm

Most roms have a power control pull down. Not sure why one would need more than 6, looks crowded with more

swyped from my cm7 w/4G
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] derik123derik123:
Well I went back to the cm7 rom from above.. I tried the hold back to force close current app but it doesn't do anything. Do I have to enable it somewhere or is there a .zip I can flash to enable it?
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] derik123derik123:
bump.... anyone know?:confused:
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] beatblaster:
No offense, but you're obviously not looking through all the options:

Settings > Applications > Development > Stop app via long press
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] derik123derik123:
I was looking in cm settings. Thanks!
[Desire Accessories] marcionavarro:
Can anyone help me on bluetooth keyboard configuration for HD DESIRE?

Even with the software it just JP Blue Keyboard connects but does not type.

Does anyone have any suggestions?
[Desire Accessories] mercianary:
What rom are you using? Afaik sense breaks hid support. Try an aosp rom if your using a sense rom.
[Desire Accessories] marcionavarro:
I'm using the original ROM. I would not change.

It has no application to help you set up?
[Desire Accessories] philje123:
It won't work full stop with an original sense rom. It just doesn't support bluetooth HID but an aosp based rom does.
[Desire Accessories] meego-nexus:
BlueInput from Teksoft

Hi marcionavarro,

Did you try the BlueInput app? It's a driver app for many bluetooth devices. I've tried it with the SU-8W and Nexus S. Works flawlessly.

teksoftco.com/index.php?section=blueinputandroid

H
[Desire Accessories] edspd:
Just tried BlueInput 1.8 but still no joy with my Think Outside/iGo BT keyboard. I've been trying this since Christmas.

The fundamental problem is with HTC having installed an incomplete Bluetooth stack (see BlueInput for Android manual on Teksoft website - sorry not allowed to post hyperlink). To be fair Teksoft seem to be aware of the problem and seem to be trying to fix it. The HTC Desire is such a popular phone it should be able to connect with a BT keyboard without flashing the ROM. Let's hope BlueInput 1.9 due this month will work!
[Desire Accessories] marcionavarro:
By now I hope to no avail. I can not configure my Bluetooth keyboard.

I renew my request for any friend help me.
[Desire Accessories] edspd:
As I tried to explain in my post on 18th Feb, the problem is with the HTC version of Android OS which doesn't support the HID profile used by a lot of Bluetooth keyboards. I've been trying to find a solution since I got my HTC Desire. The only possibility (without flashing ROMs) at present AFAIK is to get a BT keyboard which uses the SPP profile which the HTC Sense ROM does support. The Freedom Pro keyboard is switchable between HID and SPP and has Android drivers available. The technical support at Freedom Pro say that they believe their keyboards do work with the HTC Desire. I'm reluctant to buy a new keyboard so I'm still hoping that BlueInput can sort out a solution for HID keyboards. I don't think HTC are going to do anything about their firmware but maybe an upgrade of their version of Android will fix this?
[Desire Accessories] marcionavarro:
I've tried everything. Blueinput, JP BlueKeyboard and nothing. Does anyone have any idea. My keyboard is the SU-8W Nokia.

:confused::confused::confused::confused:
[Desire Accessories] dieselboy:
The definition of madness is trying the same thing over and over and expecting a different result.

Why don't you absorb the comments of the more knowledgable people who have provided reasons why this is not working and also a solution to get this working.

It is not difficult to change the ROM on your Desire given recent tools available. Although this will mean searching or looking at the sticky threads.

Not only that but you will find greater functionality from your Desire even if you didn't want this, it may prove useful in the future.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] FerBru14:
where do i go on the phone to tell me if i have the 2.2 update? i want to check my phone and my gfs. i have the epic n she has the transform
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] SouthPhilly:
If there setup the same way as the EVO......

Go to menu->settings->about phone->software information. You'll beable to see all of your current software like kernels and OS versions.

Hope that helps you out.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] FerBru14:
Firmware is 2.1 update1 kernel 2.6.29. That's what it says.. is tha the lat3est update 2.2? I just got ths phone
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] mjduke:
2.1 update 1 is not the same as 2.2, Froyo.

My Captivate had update 1 before 2.2 was pushed out for it last month.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] FerBru14:
So how do I update it
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] FerBru14:
My girl has 2.1 on her transform also.
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] mingkee:
I notice something when using original USB cable.

If you just plug into some USB power supply, it will prompt USB mode.

However, if you short out pin 2 and 3, it won't prompt, so I did some mod on USB lead-in (short extension) cable to

1. disconnect 2 and 3 to source (male).

2. shorten 2 and 3 to destination (Tab, female side).

After that, Tab may or may not show charging, but it charges anyway and it charges faster than just use the cable.
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] agentdr8:
See this thread here for more info on usb-based charging: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=845844
[Streak 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] homer4evr:
Hi I just bought a brand new aws (tmobile band) streak off ebay. I love the phone but was trying to find info about the build and have had no luck. I know the aws streak has been talked about here a lot but, there's not much info on the phone/ builds.

SO:

what is this build and how is it different from other common builds.

Will something like dj steves rom work on this phone

Whats different about the aws phone in general.

I did not put the 2.2 update on the phone I'm guessing the seller did before I bought it. But it is a new phone or at least a very good refurb. all the acc, were wrapped up like stock. screen had the dell screen protector.

Thanks