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[EVO 4G General] lacrossev:
imo videos are good for folks that want to just be told what to do and not really understand what they're doing. I personally prefer to read the material and understand what i'm doing before i'm doing it so if anything happens i don't have to panic and get someone to help me.

I would sum it up similar to how mechanics shops work: some techs are technically-minded and want to know why exactly they're pulling that transmission and how to do it, some techs are just doing it for the money and wouldn't mind watching a video on how to R&R that tranny without knowing why its being done.

Different strokes for different folks, but it does lead to a lot of confusion when someone sees the wrong video on youtube as opposed to reading about rooting in general and applying the principles to the subtleties of different devices.

This has always been the issue of when non-technical people try to gain entry in to the technical world, inadequate solutions are developed for problems that are seemingly complex on the surface but much more simple if we all spent the time to understand it.
[EVO 4G General] gpz1100:
People still read? or know how to? :D
[EVO 4G General] matt2053:
Wow I actually resent that. I used instructions posted in this forum and followed along with a youtube video too when I rooted. Some stuff in the instructions just didn't make sense until I saw them in the video.
[EVO 4G General] tejasrichard:
You guys are forgetting that roughly half the population doesn't learn well by reading. It could easily have little to do with intelligence or laziness and more to do with how their brain absorbs information. Some people aren't good at visualizing what they are reading, thus, being able to SEE each step performed is a huge benefit to them. Personally, I learn equally well either way, but most people do not. Perhaps you folks should do a little indepth thinking before you simply write others off as lazy.

Here is a Leraning Styles test

I'm glad some of you have found a method of learning which works well for you, but maybe you should stop being so judgmental of others who learn differently.
[EVO 4G General] EndlessDissent:
I don't think the problem is only that people are using the videos. It's that people completely forego the written directions in favor of only using the video. I totally understand why some people need to use the videos, but that's no reason to ignore the written instructions. A lot of times, they give details that are missing from the video, but the written word can be hard to follow. However, when you read the instructions, watch the video, then go back and forth for reference, you get all the information plus the visual walkthrough.

For example, one of my coworkers wants to root his 004 evo. I directed him to the exact threads on xda that he should read. He called me up a week or so later saying he found videos on youtube and watched them INSTEAD of reading the threads. He tried to follow along with the video, which, for all I know was for an original Evo, and he couldn't get it to work. He then proceeded to ask me questions that were all answered in the threads and said that he had no idea what he was doing and asked me to give him a step-by-step over the phone. I have an older model, so I don't know the specifics of rooting an 004 off-hand. I told him that the only way for him to get a real answer was to read the threads, and he refused. How am I supposed to help someone who refuses to help himself?
[EVO 4G General] hagnar:
ok here is my input about the whole watching videos. If you watch someone physically do something along with reading what they are doing and why, then you gain a more "hands on" aspect, even if you arent the one doing it. Seeing what your supposed to do is ALOT different than seeing it in words..
[EVO 4G General] drtdiver83:
this is exactly what bothers me the most, i understand that people learn in different ways. there are also people who should not even be attempting to do something they understand nothing about. i am one of the few people that would rather read directions step by step rather than try to follow along with a video that doesnt move at my speed. you can pause a video all you want but you cant exactly speed it up. i have also screwed up but i have learned from my mistakes and there were plenty of them. im not afraid of screwing something up if i did there is nobody to blame but myself.
[EVO 4G General] akarol:
Because some people are visual learners?! I don't understand why it's hard to understand this concept?! Why do 99% of manuals have pictures on them? Some written guides are not as thorough or organized as others. At least on video, you can hear and see what is going on so you have a backup as to what you're doing. It also allows you to see the reaction to what you're doing instantly before trying it on your own.

Call me crazy, but these online guides are really useful to me.
[EVO 4G General] gpz1100:
For me, knowing WHY something is done really cements the process. Guides that are just step by step without an explanation don't really install full confidence in doing the task.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Rnk99999:
My gps will not lock at all since I have flashed from nero to bionix v and now 1.2. I don't use my gps often so it is not the end of time and I follow som's directions to the letter when ever I flash any team whiskey roms and I have never had any bugs until now. Does anyone have a gps fix?
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] da_dragon2k3:
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=11243122&postcount=8
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shrapnelx:
Try flashing a different modem. My GSP and data were both crap with KA7. They were both much better with KA6.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DCrozier28:
+1 ^. You could also try GPS restore. Downloaded from the market. Haven't used it myself cause my GPS has always worked. But I have seen alot of people use it and it fixed their issue.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario ROM Development] mohsiniqbal27:
hi,,,

i have htc k jam,,,when i start it,,it stucks in staring screen...and show's

this,,,IPL 2.21.0001

spl 2.21.olip

gsm 02.19.11

os 2.26.10.2

now i want repair my mobile window,,,plss help me.. i love my k jam :confused:
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario ROM Development] Hakim Rahman:
to repair it should follow the instructions below

1. Make sure your i-mate™ K-JAM is not Connected to the PC and remove the dummy card or SD/MMC card

2. On your Desktop PC, open Microsoft ActiveSync, then go to File >Connection Settings >Remove the Selection from “Allow USB Connection with this desktop computer”

3. Reconnect your i-mate K-JAM to the Desktop PC using the USB Cradle and the Charger MUST be Connected to the Cradle (Don’t use the IrDA or Bluetooth for the Upgrade)

4. Run the Upgrade again and it will work fine without any problems.

While upgrading, the ActiveSync program will not go on, however the upgrade is running.

Originally Posted by epimazzo
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario ROM Development] mohsiniqbal27:
it still dont work :(
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zabihjan:
i have to type messgaes in different languages, recently SE released the .435 update for X10 with Farsi and Arabic and other languages support which previously Android did not have. by using the original rom my phone feels sluggish and therefore i am using the Custom roms.

is there anyway i could get the langauges and fonts to use on my custom roms.
[Streak 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] txaggie85:
How do you end calls with the Tablet Dial pad???

I can not hang up when making a call, I see the DIALPAD tab on bottom, bring it up, no END CALL option, exit DIALPAD app, phone still ringing
[Streak 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mellojoe:
Hit your "menu" button (the middle of the 3 capacitive buttons). It will bring up options such as End Call.
[Streak 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] txaggie85:
No END CALL when menu button is pushed, I have HOLD, MUTE, SPEAKER, and BLUETOOTH options only. I am running 240 density. Is it being cut off? What are the available options when MENU button is pressed? Thanks in Advance
[Streak 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chrisrotolo:
yes 99% sure its being cut off with 240 density

if your lucky, maybe you can rotate the phone and see the whole menu that way, probably not though.
[Streak 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] txaggie85:
Will going to the STOCKPHONE option solve my problem?
[Streak 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] txaggie85:
Someone on another forum posted a JPG of the menu options, and I only get the bottom 4 options, it is weird because I get the #5-dialpad above the HOLD, MUTE, SPEAKER, BLUETOOTH, but missing the menu options between.
[Streak 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mellojoe:
Yeah, it gets cut off at 200 and above. I tried it with 200 and you can barely see the end call button. I'm sure on 240 it is just gone completely.

stockphone solves this problem, yes. if you want to keep the 240 density, you might have to go back to that.
[Streak 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] txaggie85:
Added stockphone to install.txt, problem solved.

My eyes like 240 and the stockphone seems a little more user friendly. Thanks to all for the help and interest, 1.70 solved my problem with the menu settings being all black at 240. I don't think I will move from 1.70 unless there are any other problems encountered. Life is Good with all my apps working smoothly.
[Streak 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mellojoe:
Ditto. I'm on 200, not 240, but I love that the menu works properly (not all blacked out) and that all my apps and widgets work great. No issues.

Although ... I might have to try Honeycomb if Steve gets it working properly. ;)
[Droid Eris Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jewnersey:
howdy.

after installing GBv1.1 and v1.2

my SD card will no longer mount in the phone. i have two SDs and they both work fine in my nook color, and in recovery on my eris, but not when in the GB system.

anyone have any experience with this
[Droid Eris Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Did you have your SD card partitioned before you started using GB? Froyo (and I assume GingerBread, too) don't like the SD card being having multiple partitions and basically result in the symptom you're describing.

If so, you'd have to make a backup of everything on your SD card (to your computer), reformat the SD card (preferably from Amon RA recovery) with NO Ext2 or Swap partition, and using the full space available as a FAT32 partition, in order for Froyo or GB to recognize it.
[Droid Eris Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] grunge100:
Is anybody using rockbox on their Eris. If so, how do you go about installing it.

Thanks
[Droid Eris Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] genks:
On the rockbox android port page there are prebuilt installations. grab the one for eris, (320x480) under Links and install the .apk!

I tried it last night because of this thread, its the same as a regular port of Rockbox but really really fast.
[Droid Eris Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sickbox:
Been using it for quite some time now on my Eris and my Sansa Clip.

http://www.rockbox.org/wiki/AndroidPort
[Droid Eris Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Super_Dork_42:
So is it just an application then? If so, then SWEET. I have wanted Rockbox back for a while. I can't wait until they get the rest of the features working. Once they do, they should put it up on the market.:)
[Droid Eris Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] spc_hicks09:
What is this Rockbox that you speak of ? :-D

Sent from my Ginger Tazz with gum drop buttons !
[Droid Eris Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] worker1:
I installed rockbox on my Nexus one. It's pretty awesome and has gapless playback.
[Droid Eris Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] synesthete:
Rockbox is custom firmware that has been ported to many different music-playing devices to extend their capabilities. I guess this port will just run as an individual app.
[General Topics] asrhael:
Hello guys, i have a P500h cellphone, with the v10a S.O and yesterday i installed the Custom Recovery and then create the NAND backup for installing the Prime V2 ROM.

The ROM work very very fine, but i have a question about a app that dont come with this release: NDrive.

In my country (chile), the P500 are sold with this great app, but in the Prime V2 isnt installed. Can i port the NDrive app to my new one installed ROM?.

With Custom Recovery i can switch between both roms, and i though that i can "copy" the app and then "paste" in the other rom (using the SD card).

My last question is related to the apps2sd present in Prime V2. I know that all the apk installed reside in the ext3 partition for leaving the internal memory free as possible...but, can i install Prime V2 without partitioning the SD?. This is because if someone remove the SD card, my phone dont start anymore (if someone steals my phone my Theft Aware dont work anymore :(.

Best regards!

Asrhael
[General Topics] asrhael:
Thanks to all. Problem is solved, the app must be backed up before the wipe (saving the system/app and the /sdcard/ndrive).

Thanks guys, i hope in other post you can provide me some support :)
[General Topics] asrhael:
What a great forum!, apparently no one want to answers the "silly questions"..

A forum with more empathy would be welcome.

I would be wrong.
[General Topics] tggfest:
your welcome :p

---------- Post added at 09:29 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:28 PM ----------

i was using ndrive when the phone was unrooted. then im using igo navigation its much more better than ndrive.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TonyStark R.I.P.:
I have searched for this sort of thread for a while. Though I've only been changing my phone around for a couple months(Rooted & ROM changes) It's clear that every developer/group feels there's is best. While I find that different ROMs have great features, it would appear that each and every one has it's flaws. I also find that a person can literally search for hours on how to install, manipulate, customize and BRICK a phone. As a "Senior Member" I still find myself lost. Due to recommendations, I've purchased more then my share of "helpful apps". I hope that the most "Senior Members" (w/ extreme, non bias, knowledge) can help remedy a few staples for all users.

A comparative, most stable and complete ROM list per phone (updated frequently)

What do I really need? I don't know. I have purchased Root Manager, Root explorer, Rom manager, Titanium Backup, Drop Box the list goes on. To date I'm not 90% sure what any of these do, nor how they work. Ex. I've backed up my ROMs with Titanium Backup but I've also backed them up with Rom manager. I've changed ROMs and couldn't figure out how to reinstall apps, settings etc. using either one of these. You can find yourself changing a ROM and taking 2 - 3 hr's reinstalling apps, themes and settings.

Kernels! there 30 times as many of these as there are ROMs. There should be some real understanding of these. It would appear that some kernels will change the look of the ROM or is it the theme, it changes? Neither? so why do I need them, what really are there function?

There are some brilliant minds at work here. Hopefully some of them can pitch in and offer answers to some basic "need to knows" for many.

Thank you all for the work that you do
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lancered:
I'm definitely an enormous Noob (capital N!) but by now I can flash ROMs fairly quickly and reinstall my apps in a few seconds with TiBu. I still do agree with you that it's a bit hard to take in *everything*. Something I've been wondering since I began flashing (ROMs, not anything indecent) is:

1. KERNELS. What the hell is their function exactly? I know their compatibility with the custom ROM depends on...which Captivate model the ROM is based on, I think. But how does one know or how can one tell which is compatible to which?

2. Modem. ?! How do I flash this? Why do I need to flash this?

3. Probably O/T but what the heck is ROM Kitchen?

4. What is the other way of flashing without using ODIN?

Knowing that would set me a little further from Noobers State, at least.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] trekie86:
I'm not an expert but this is my understanding.

1. Kernel: Set of controls that lets the software interact with the hardware of the phone. Typically affects GPS, battery, bluetooth, wifi, display, etc.

2. Modem: How your phone connects to and transmits voice/data/everything.

3. ROM kitchen is a tool to help build ROM.

4. You can flash new ROMs through ClockWorkMod Recovery. You choose to install new software from zip on sd card. It lets you install ROMs, Kernels, & modems, provided they have been setup to work with CWM.

Hope that helps answer some things.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TonyStark R.I.P.:
Three more excellent questions, all of which for nubies and Seniors (without tech understanding) need to know.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TonyStark R.I.P.:
Good info but it doesn't help explain why there are so many of each. How is one to know what should be installed.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mcord11758:
Different kernels allocate the phones resources in different ways.

For example sucker punch Or paragon allows the user to over clock the processor, as well as under volt. Both can be used to speed the phone up or reduce battery use.

Harcore speed mode tweaks brigtness settings, uses some tweaks to improve performance, and changes default from 250hz to 500hz

I guess it is like saying different kernels are like tuning your car up in different ways with different performance goals.

Modems performance appear to vary based off of your location. Only way to know what is best is to try them.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] diablo009:
I do understand many are new to this (even I was new at some point of time). But there is one thing I would like to bring up in this thread.

A simple Google search would tell what the basic functionality of a kernel is. Likewise for most of things asked here.

Be patient, there are lots of people here who would guide/help u. Don't sound impatient nor show ur frustration here. This is a forum created by enthusiastic users, not by employees who are paid to service people.

1. Kernel:

Kernel is the heart of the system that keeps the phone running. U can consider the core machine level interacting portion of OS that translates all instructions to a format that the CPU can understand.It has complete control over everything that occurs in the system. The kernel provides basic services for all other parts of the operating system, typically including memory management, process management, file management and I/O (input/output) management.

Every kernel thread here has an OP where it tells what version it is based off, its features, etc.

Best way to know which is best for u: try it out. What's good for me may not be good for u.

2. Modem:

How do I flash this? : Modem thread is a sticky on development forum, and has details how to flash too.

Why do I need to flash this?: This is the core component needed to access the phone spectrum/signals.

3. Probably O/T but what the heck is ROM Kitchen?: OP says it all. This is one place where u can create a ROM by picking features/apps of the provided list. More for creating ur own custom ROM.

4. What is the other way of flashing without using ODIN? Check the first sticky thread in QA section "FOR NEW CAPTIVATE USERS - READ HERE FIRST - FAQs | HELPFUL LINKS"
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] diablo009:
good work!
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TonyStark R.I.P.:
For those seeking help, looking on XDA this is the #1 source for this information. Most other forums refer to XDA. So you should be in good hands:)

MOST crucial to understand this.

PLEASE don't re-ask a question in several different locations

. In most cases a question will be answered in a short time.

This is an area I see more questions about, then I do ROMs. Be awre that all ROMs have built in kernels, it's a good idea to let the intended kernel do it's thing. This is a fine tweaking operation, learn what one does for each ROM. Don't feel you need to change it, because it's being talked about in a ROM post.

2. Modem:
How do I flash this? : Modem thread is a sticky on development forum, and has details how to flash too. Why do I need to flash this?: This is the core component needed to access the phone spectrum/signals.

^^^^SEE ABOVE^^^^ Dito
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] axis01:
Asking what ROM is best is like asking which midsized car priced in the mid $20k's is the best. They are all pretty close in quality and only differ so much, according to what the dev felt was pertinent to them. Look them over and see what people have to say about them and try it out. If you don't like it, flash another one. It really is that easy. As some of posted in other threads, it's fairly hard to totally brick your phone unless you have absolutely no clue what you're doing. It took me months to get to the point where I felt comfortable flashing and it scared the **** out of me to finally take the plunge. Now that i've done it, i'd have no problem doing it again when/if I find another ROM I like better than the one i'm on.

The absolutely best info I got was from this thread. I have no idea why it's not stickied. Connexion2005 has done an amazing job putting these together and has taught me more in the time it takes to watch the videos, than WEEKS of reading threads.

How to videos
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lancered:
Extremely thorough, thanks all!
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TonyStark R.I.P.:
You're welcome. It's why I started this thread:)
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 4-2ndtwin:
Thanks !!

Thanks to all who provided these great answers !!

Much appreciated. :)
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 1tontomato:
This was a very informative read thanks
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mxracer101:
Meaning what exactly?
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] askpcguy:
How I love when people bash people who are new to particular technologies when those same people were once new themselves.

Point is, provide education not just answer the question.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TonyStark R.I.P.:
That was my intention when I started this. It was great to see the guys above hashed it out. Even with all my posts There's a ton that people don't get. My hope is people will ask questions AND NOT BE LOOKED DOWN ON!

There are many MANY great people out there in the know, that are willing to help. Post your need, someone will eventually answer. NO QUEST IS DUMB!
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] EsotericSYN:
Great response, but don't forget about Bootloaders! People commonly have issues flashing due to lack of bootloader knowledge.

EDIT: I apologize for opening a dead thread. I thought I was on a different thread when I posted.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mr3000:
Do not apologize ... I happen to think this is a GREAT thread. It helped me tremendously ! And to add bootloaders to it would even make it better.

Some people are so fast to throw out "search it" rather than try and help. I understand the clutter factor for sure, but whats with the attitude ! In fact, if it wasn't for threads like this, there would be no google results.

Thanks for all the helpful responses in this thread !
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] popfan:
Just to add my 2 cents to this:

As far as kernels go:

I9000 are good for HSUPA+ connections but not so great call quality

I897 are good for great call quality, but lacks HSUPA+

So depending on your needs and what you care about more is the type of kernel you want to use.

Don't forget some kernels affect your battery life also.

I am having great battery life on Cog 5 beta 3
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TonyStark R.I.P.:
Excellent point, but your melding kernel and modem functionality into one. The kernel has much to do w/ battery life where as the modem has to do with the call quality. Getting the right combo can also effect each other;)