yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hweiee:
Okay so Sense widgets are the things that I like and they are part of Sense, which is not the same as cyanogenmod. I understand until this far.

I didn't choose cyanogenmod for any particular reason, actually. I just found that cyanogenmod wiki provides a (wiki.cyanogenmod.com/index.php?title=HTC_Desire_HD:_Full_Update_Guide) full walkthrough with every step, so I just chose to follow that all the way through, lest problems happen. I certainly don't mind using any other ROMs.

If i change to one of those Sense-based ROMs as suggested, does it mean that I can get to use those Sense widgets that came originally? E.g. the HTC calendar widget in Agenda view, the live wallpaper that has clouds etc...

If so then it would be great. I'll get to use the abovementioned the stock Sense widgets and apps, and still have root access to try to install those stuff like USB Host *see below*.

Perhaps it may be clearer for your understanding if I share whatever I've done to my phone so far.

I did exactly this (wiki.cyanogenmod.com/index.php?title=HTC_Desire_HD:_Full_Update_Guide), no deviation. Even all the optional steps, I did them.

I also would like to extend to a few more questions:

- Can I flash back to original HTC Sense DHD Rom, and still have my permanent S-OFF, Root, Eng hboot, etc...That is, can I simply flash back the original HTC DHD ROM (if i can find it somewhere...). Since my configuration is S-Off permanently (the wiki says gfree does so), it means my phone doesn't check and will blindly do any ROM, is that correct?

- Can I flash back to original HTC Sense DHD Rom, and let go of my Root Access, back to S-ON, and all the factory state? Or is my current state already totally irreversible?

*see below* = I think USB host is possible? I saw the thread on USB Host working on the Desire, though not on Desire HD. Anyhow, I'll take this up another time... haha. I haven't even settled my baby steps yet, I can't leap.
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Leechoonhwee:
If you are looking for something simliar to the sense feel, you can try

1. Fancy Widget - Looks about the same as the sense flipping clock

2. Pure Calendar - For calendar, agenda, etc

3. Beautiful Widget - Provides better animation compared to the weather animation from sense.

Although some of the widget are not free, but you are not restricted to the type of ROMs that you are on.

Cheers :)
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ivolol:
If using a vanilla HTC ROM? Yes. If using a custom-built sense ROM? Most of the time, just check that the ROM maker hasn't removed it or it's able to be readded. Although for the DHD some ROM makers have even added in some of HTC's apps/widgets which were removed from original Sense when going to Sense 'HD'.

Flashing 1.72 will remove everything but Radio S-OFF.

Everything but Radio S-OFF. I haven't investigated myself whether it's possible to reset that change to factory.

Not sure what USB Host is? Tethering? HTC let you do this when you connect your phone to the computer.
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] smog:
USB host is an operating mode of the USB hardware that allows USB peripherals (keyboards, mice, pen drives, external mass storage ...) to be controlled. Most of the USB hardware can do that but quite all are software limited to work as USB client. So, if the USB host mode is supported by desire HD's hardware, it must be enabled in the kernel making some initialization and adding some more functions to it. The problem is that modifications are hardware dependent thus one should know which USB hardware is actually built into the phone and (hard part) what are the detailed hardware specification and data sheet. Knowing that it's quite easy to implement in a kernel build.
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sphuyal:
Why don't you try flashing ARHD2.0.9. You get all the sense stuffs...
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hweiee:
Ok I'll try arhd tonight. Then let you guys know how. =) thanks
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hweiee:
Would like to verify the steps:

I check that my versions are:

ROM Manager v3.0.0.7, inside which, it says ClockworkMod Recovery 2.5.1.3

so means okay.

Download Android_Revolution_HD_2.0.9.zip from

xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=840040

and put it on my SD card root.

Restart my phone into Recovery Mode.

In ClockworkMod Recovery go to "mounts and storage" and select: format data

Go back and select "install zip from sdcard"

Select "choose zip from sdcard" & click Android_Revolution_HD_2.0.9.zip
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hweiee:
and if i'm changing Radio, must I only do it before the flashing of ROM, or I can also do it after flashing ROM if i like?
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hweiee:
i don't understand. so at this very present moment, is it possible (yet)? I was referring to this in my earlier post: xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=702742
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sphuyal:
You have been playing around with CM7. So given that i assume you are into root and stuffs...;) So to keep it plain and simple....follow what Mike says in ARHD thread. Yes you are on the right track mate...

Tips (based on my experiences :cool:)

1. Wipe all data, dalvik-cache, cache before you flash

2. Flash when your phone is fully charged (the led turns green does not mean that your phone is fully charged. Let your phone charge 2 more hours after the LED turns green. Alternatively you can use CurrentWidget to monitor the charge.

3. Remember to wipe battery stats as well...

Good luck!
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sphuyal:
Flash Radio after you have flashed the ROM. Remember to do 3-4 reboots before you proceed to flashing Radio.
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hweiee:
Noted. Thanks. Done. Awesome. Now, this rom is exactly what I wanted! =D

I used FULL-WIPE-1.2 then flashed the Rom. I'm not sure if that included wiping the battery stats. ARHD is already up and running and I'm halfway settling in now. Can I do a battery wipe now? How to do so?
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sphuyal:
If you used his Full-wipe, it would wipe everything that is needed for installing the ROM i guess ;)

I wiped battery stats manually via CWM...it is under advanced option
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] atifhasan86:
LeeDroid v 1.5.1

hi

you can use LeeDroid ROM v 1.4 (latest on 04 Feb 11) from

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=842802

it's the closest you can go to Sense ROM. battery life is excellent, i'm using it for the past 3 days. all the widgets and Apps from Sense UI are there. i ve checked the gps, proximity sensor and everything seems to be working as it is expected.
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hweiee:
I've already settled in comfortably in ARHD. =)

Any advice if USB Host can be done at this moment? E.g. connecting a USB Flashdrive to my DHD and accessing the files within the thumbdrive, etc
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hweiee:
Radios & Processor

1)

The ARHD thread strongly recommends using:

Radio_12.35d.60.140f_26.06.03.24_M2

Radio_12.28e.60.140f_26.04.02.17_M2_SF

I'm currently using:

android.d3xt3r01.tk/cyanogen/ace/radios/ace.26.04.02.17.zip

Is mine the same? I don't know if my current one have suffixes or not.

My HTC DHD's default stock (before changing anything) is 26.03.02.26_M.

Questions:

1. What do the suffixes M, M2, and SF mean?

2. Why so many versions of radio? I understand that radio controls cellular connections, gps, bluetooth, etc... but with each newer "radio" that is released, is it more powerful? more energy saving?

3. I live in Singapore, my provider is Starhub. Are the different radio versions (in terms of phone and data connection) meant to suit different providers? (Hence I should revert to my phone's default stock radio?

4. I often wish Wifi/ Bluetooth/ 3G data connection can be "boosted", even if it is at the expense of battery life. Is it possible here? How to configure? (E.g. I know that for my router, with 3rd party firmware, I can increase the wireless power)

2)

On currentwidget's logged data graph, I realise that my current usage fluctuates alot. Is this normal?

11am-12pm was listening to internet radio and connected to bluetooth headphones.

about 5pm-7pm was listening to mp3s and surfing internet on 3G.

other than that, the phone was in standby/ lock-screen with screen turned off, and wifi/bluetooth/gps/auto-sync all disabled.

See the screenshot:

Please help and advise.

Thank you very much,
[Nook Color General] fpga_guy:
Have read through the Nook Color Android forum, I decided to try [RECOVERY] Monster RootPack 0.5 / Clockwork Recovery 3.0.0.5 SD (Block 1.1 too!). Rooted Nook Color seems to run fine - Thanks IOMonster

Three questions:

1. If I read the post correctly, this is this Android 2.1 in RootPack 0.5?

2. Is Clockwork Recovery 3.0.0.5 in RootPack 0.5 identical to the one in Market?

3. What is the difference between RootPack 0.5 and Auto-Nooter 2.12.25 By: GabrialDestruir?

My deeper appreciation to IOMonster and XDA.

SH
[Nook Color General] thecubed:
Ah, sorry didn't see this thread for a while...

To answer some of your questions:

The NookColor comes with Android 2.1 preinstalled, all my rootpack does is enable the ADB service (allows you to connect your nook to your computer to install apps, and use a shell), and installs Google Android Market and a few miscellaneous applications that let you use your NookColor like a full-blown android device.

No. Mine is slightly broken at the moment (version 0.4 CWR / version 0.5 rootpack), as it does not allow Nandroid backups to be taken because of a bug that will be squashed shortly. Other than that bug, it's exactly the same, just on a bootable SD card.

Right now? The biggest difference is that mine presents you with a GUI-based method for rooting your device, while AutoNooter shows nothing on the screen, but does everything rootpack does in an automated way.

The real advantage to my Rootpack is that it's slightly easier for newbies to use, since it gives visual indication of what's going on.

If you're comparing the Clockwork on the Market with the Clockwork on my rootpack, the real difference is this:

My Clockwork Rootpack is self contained on an SD card- you do not need to install it to the device to use it (although it's primary purpose IS to modify the device, i.e. rooting it)

Anyway, I hope this answers your questions!
[Nook Color General] fpga_guy:
Many thank for the info - IOMonster.

I have been using NC for a while and it is very nice/handy. I would like to go to NC 1.1 update to get the Wifi fix and pinch-zoom. What is the best way to do that? What will happen if I remove the 1.1 Block?
[Nook Color General] thecubed:
If you remove the 1.1 block, the device will autodownload the 1.1 update next time you go online.

To safely update to 1.1, check the development forum- there is a file that you put on that same Clockwork SD card and run, it'll automagically upgrade you to 1.1 and keep all your apps and settings. (Don't quote me on that one, I'm still using 1.0.1 haha)
[Nook Color General] fpga_guy:
Firstly THANK YOU for the automatic Clockword SD card. It boots into CWM very easily without all the hassle of plugging the NC into a pc, etc.... With your card, you can flash almost everything. Do make a 4GB version...

1.1 is a bag of worms. My wifi disconnects and reconnects - almost useless. It is 1.1. Tried it with Fryo and everything. Had to revert back to 1.0.1 and your MonsterIO - great stuff.

Thanks again...
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jessek16:
When my phone is doing nothing, sitting in my pocket, it'll drain a decent percentage. I was at work today, and from 11-2 it drained 25%, and I didn't use my phone AT all. I have good coverage in my area, and was at 0% time without a signal. I dont use app killers at all, I dont think I should baby my phone, it can handle it self.

I just find it to be really frustrating when my phone is draining battery when im not even using it. I cant trust it to hold a charge.

I checked the partial wake usage, and under "internet" theres about half a millimeter of blue, then Android System which has even less, about a hair's width of blue.

What can the phone possibly be doing?
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cruzantis:
To be honest I have the same issue and I would like to know how to properly address this without rooting, hacking or anything that involves voiding my warranty in any way.

-> thanks
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jggimi:
There are two internal processes that can consume processing resources and suck the life out of batteries. These are common issues for many users. They are the "suspend" and "init" processes.

You can determine which might be causing you grief, if either, by installing Watchdog Lite from the Market. Configure its preferences to include, monitor, and display phone processes to be able to check on these possible runaway processes.

If it is the "init" process causing difficulty, you can eliminate it by enabling USB Debugging in Android Settings. Just having debugging enabled is enough to eliminate it.

If it is the "suspend" process causing difficulty, you will have to reboot the phone. But the problem will go away, at least for some time, until the phone enters a state that causes the problem to reoccur.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] luieavila:
I am trying to find a video player for my Evo. I have mp4 files, avi files, mpeg files, and a few others. I can't get them to play on the native player. Help please. Thank you!
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bwcorvus:
http://www.androlib.com/android.application.kr-mobilesoft-yxplayer-EBix.aspx
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] luieavila:
I'm going to give it a try. Thanks!!!
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bweisholtz:
I live and die by RockPlayer. It will take pretty much any codec you throw at it.

http://rockplayer.freecoder.org/index_en.html
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DarkManX4lf:
I agree. So far rockplayer is the best app for videos.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] luieavila:
I'm going to try this one. xy didn't work for my mp4 files.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Vandelay007:
arcMedia is good
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gqstatus0685:
Rockplayer FTW
[Defy General] jakesweet:
Ok Im not a noob but made a definate noob mistake was running jboogies blurless gigner 2.1 rom wasnt paying attention and downloaded the blurless ginger froyo thinking it was an update to what i already had and restored it now im stuck in a boot loop and cant get into custom recovery. is there a way to flash back to stock or get into the custom system recovery through a key sequence im not new to modding but am new to modding motos and I should have paid more attention to what i was downloading.any help would be most appreciated
[Defy General] Khrushy:
This is just like installing a basic debranded ROM.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=853674

Follow that guide there. The only thing that will be different is that to get into the bootloader, you'll need to pull out the battery (to stop your current bootloop) and then hold Vol UP when you re-insert the battery and turn the phone back on.

That'll get you into the default bootloader, and from there you can flash a default ROM using that guide.

Edit:

Oh, if it doesn't boot after flashing the default ROM (hopefully it will, but you never know), then you might still need to clear your Data/Cache partitions.

To do that, flash the default rom with the guide above, then boot into the Moto recovery by holding Vol DOWN when you power on the phone, the pressing the search button when you get a ! on the screen.

From there you can clear Data/Cache.

Edit 2:

In fact, it's probably a good idea to do a Data/Cache wipe BEFORE flashing the default ROM as well, just to be really sure you have nothing left over from your crashed upgrade/nandroid restore.

Cheers and good luck!
[Defy General] Step666:
Did you not make a Nandroid backup of your own before starting?
[Defy General] Khrushy:
Even if he did, it's not much good to him if he can't boot the phone, and so can't get into the Clockwork recovery to restore it :P
[Defy General] Step666:
Oops...

Saw the 'boot loop' bit, managed to miss the bit about not being able to get into recovery.

@theOP: are you sure you can't get into recovery?

When I tried to flash an Éclair ROM over a non-downgradeable Froyo ROM, I could still get into recovery, so I'm a bit surprised you can't.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] charlier1977:
I have flashed to di11is5.6oc and now I am not able to connect to att hotspots is there a fix for this?
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sixstringsg:
Which kernel are you running with it?
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] charlier1977:
Suckerpunched latest the one that comes with the ROM.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] charlier1977:
Bump anybody with this?
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] di11igaf:
what does it say when you try?

you can connect to any regular wifi network right?
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] charlier1977:
I can connect to other wificonnections just fine. I have not had the opportunity to try this since I posted the problem. As soon as I get the chance I will and post back with answer.

Edit:

I have since flashed di11is6.0no_oc
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zelendel:
I have only been able to connect to those connections when running stock. I have not been able to get it to work with any custom rom at all. I think there is something in bloat that att uses that allows it to connect, as you can tell only ATT phones are supposed to be able to connect to them.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] newter55:
If you don't have the att wsprservice all(or whatever it's called) you can't connect to hidden att hotspots and won't automatically connect to their open ones.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] dannytech_lt:
im trying to download KiNgxKernel #11 where is the download link i cant find it anywhere?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] autoleno:
KiNgxKernel download?

Same issue here. Looking for a kernel to improve on rooted stock ROM. This looks like best bet for now. Anyone?

Thanks.
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] going_home:
Anyone actually use the Genius button on a regular basis ?

Anyone else find it to be a stupid useless waste of space like I do ?

Discuss/your thoughts on it.

:confused:
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] msong06:
we have a Genius Button??? i havent even touch it once! USELESS for me, would love to find a way to remove the function and put something else that is usefull.
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kline:
There is a thread in the dev section IIRC on how to remap it. I've tried it a few times, but it does not seem entirely useful or time saving.
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jggimi:
I used it in the car when running stock. At the moment I'm using cm7 and it's mapped to Google Voice Search, which is similar in capability.

HTC Glacier running CM7 #28
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Q.Entity:
Never used it while I was stock. In CM I have it remaped.
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nexus9988:
I used it to quickly while in the car call someone over bluetooth...but since i switched roms too desire HD rom I dont have that luxury anymore =_(
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ELBdelorean:
I use it in CM7 for Google Search.
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CyberStorm98:
I use the hands free mode all the time. Since I learned you can use it to open apps, change settings and more, I've used it a lot more, I just wish it wasn't so slow. It would be my favorite app if it was faster!
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TrueBlue_Drew:
I use the Genius button fairly often and allthough you are entitled to your opinion, it is not a stupid useless waste of space. It is a nice app with alot of function.

There are plenty of ways to remove it and you can actually use that button to open any app you want. Interested in how? Check out the button mod thread in my signature.

There are threads in the dev section and app section here in the MT4G forum that tell you how to do it or do it for you. Remapping the button can be extremely usefull and time saving. Interested how? See the button mod thread in my sig.

You can add Genius to any Desire HD rom and most other roms by visiting my thread HERE or HERE

If you are having a problem with it verifying your contact list often try this:

When it activates and asks you to speak push the menu button. It will pull up the Settings and from there you can turn off the contact verification by going into Phonebook Updates and selecting manual. Or make some other adjustments to help speed it up a little.
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] excarnate:
I tried it and it worked well, but it takes 20 seconds for it to startup initially, and isn't very fast even after that.

So I remapped the keys so a press gives me search and a press-hold gives me voice search instead of the Genius Button app. Now I use it and find it useful. I'm tempted to see if I can turn it into a dialer button so I can always get to the phone app, since this is a phone....
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mikejet:
using it to activate google voice search is better for me.
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TrueBlue_Drew:
Dude, what are you talking about? It dont take more than one second to open. I press the button and it opens just as fast as google voice search would. You need to go into Settings/Phonebook Updates and set it to manual. Then it wont try to update your contacts every few times you use it.
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kline:
To clarify: I did not mean to infer the threads on how to remap the button were not helpful or time saving, but rather that I do not find the button very helpful or time saving for my own use.
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] williamsonoma:
I always use google voice in the car. Works great!!!!
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CyberStorm98:
When we mentioned it taking forever to open, we weren't talking about the contact list updates. Mine has been on manual since I bought the phone. The app opens right away, but it doesn't actually start listening for commands, for at least 30 seconds, if not sometimes more. It isn't scanning or doing anything else you can turn off, it's just VERY laggy to start listening.
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TrueBlue_Drew:
Hmmm...wierd, I dont have that problem at all. It starts listening as soon as I hit the button and the app opens. I even just tested it again and timed it with my stop watch.. From the time I longpress my button and it vibrates to open Genius it took 3.7 seconds for it to open and say "listening", me say "open rom manager" and it repeated it back to me and opened it. That is total time from the button press to when Rom Manager was actually open.

I am not sure what rom you guys are running or if you are rooted or not but if it is taking 5, 10, or 20 seconds for it to accept a command from you, then u got something going on. I am on CM7.

I am not here to argue with anyone over the opinion of a app. To each his own. But what I dont like to see is someone calling a app a useless waste of space, when it isn't. It is just like any other app, some people use and like it and some dont.