yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[HD2 Android SD Development] shamez23:
Remember: the devs are using this build too. They are working on this build in their spare time and aside from some donations, they are doing it for free. They share their work with us and we should be thankfull for that. They can stop sharing anytime.

I don't know if it is just a niche group but it is obvious that the ones that have issues are the ones shouting the loudest.

If the devs are having issues too, they won't stop working on them. They even try to help people that have problems no one else is experiencing. Whether those problems are selfmade by doing something wrong although there is a extensive FAQ and a thread that has a solution to almost every problem imaginable, or an accident of some kind during installation, they are always willing to help. Until now.

You don't help to speed up things by repeating issues that have already been mentioned countless times. The devs are reading this thread, all of it, unlike many users that can't even be bothered to read the last couple of posts before they post a "problem" that has been answered a 1000 times before and has been answered again in said couple of posts they didn't read.

The devs are aware of the connection issue. They are working on it. Warren is working on a new kernel, as we speak and cope surely is working on something or other too, that will improve this build, too.

Give them some room to breathe if you want them to get things done. Or get the skills to do it better.

You are using a HD2. It's a winmo phone. Android isn't supposed to work on it at all. It's an experimental thing and we are lucky to have gotten this far.

If you are unhappy with the performance of this build, feel free to use another build you believe to do better.

Get a real Android phone and if something doesn't work you can mouth off to the manufacturer. They make the big money, they are supposed to deliver flawless devices. And we all know, they don't.
[HD2 Android SD Development] shamez23:
Yes, that's what I thought, too, when I saw the new animation for the first time.

Instead of having that light running as a sign your phone didn't freeze it would be nice to have the robot above the logo and the flags running, like they do in the beginning.

Just my opinion. I couldn't do anything like that in a thousand years and it still is nice they way it is.

So, thanks for the new boot animation to the guy that created it.
[HD2 Android SD Development] Straynart:
With Froyo, there's no problem with sending an .apk via bluetooth. So with Ginger, it's a new "feature" ? ^^'

And yes, my unknown source is already checked. =\

So, I'm not the only one with this "blocked feature". I'm relieved.
[HD2 Android SD Development] kyrunter3:
Gingerbread does not have FTP(file transfer) and OBEX(object push) services by default . but i've always used an app called "Bluetooth file transfer" which enables these two services when running. Then you can recieve any file type you want (including apk ) .

Check & Modify the app's options to your likes ;)
[HD2 Android SD Development] Straynart:
Thanks for the reply.

I'll follow your tips. =]
[HD2 Android SD Development] StarLog:
Shame there are automated coffee makers running Android, so ur wish is granted, just not on ur phone
[HD2 Android SD Development] davidshooki:
I definitely agree. I have data drops frequently. Sadly, enough drops to have to consider switching rom's. But I like everything else with this so far (stable, all the features otherwise work great)!
[HD2 Android SD Development] mashina:
Hi,

Skype does not work on 19 March version.

Speaker OK, mic sound terrible.

Does it fixed in 20 March version?
[HD2 Android SD Development] shamez23:
Great. Just great.

Now I have to find some new application that hasn't yet been infiltrated by Google.

Are there Android driven deep friers? I might go with those. Nice feature for any smartphone.
[HD2 Android SD Development] maniep:
This is a great Android build, :).

American Ginger 2.3.3 is fast, good looking and stable.

The best ROM I have used since the begining of Android on the HD2.

Thank you very much.
[HD2 Android SD Development] davidshooki:
switching to RMNET

anyone here knows, or can at least point me to a post that explains, how to switch from PPP to RMNET?

I have frequent data/gps problems with this build but otherwise it feels great.
[HD2 Android SD Development] xuix:
this wont work, the kernel is locked @ 998Mhz

anyone have a solution who's work ? if you haven't test it, do not reply plz
[HD2 Android SD Development] mr_billionaire:
You have to find a kernel that works with thus ROM and android 2.3.3 that is able to overclock, you can ask Warren to emplement it.
[HD2 Android SD Development] simplex3:
Self-timer

Hi,

can't find the camera's self-timer :-((

Stupid me !?!
[HD2 Android SD Development] mohrose:
very nice , thank
[HD2 Android SD Development] nabelrock:
Data connection drops from time to time, you have to uncheck and check again the "Data Enabled" in the Mobdile Network settings and it works again
[HD2 Android SD Development] midazolam:
LED Notifications

+1 ACA = ? (per last count, 66, but that was 20 pages ago)

Running 3/20 build. Great job by the chefs.

Before anyone makes a move towards my cat... a) I've used versions of this build since early February, b) I have read the first page (all 320+ pages, actually) & the FAQ's doc and c) this is NOT a question about fixing the "always on" green LED.

However, has anyone actually got LED Me Know Beta to perform correctly and consistently in order to get the LED to show notifications for SMS, Gmail, missed calls, etc.? In my case, it works beautifully right after configuration, but stops working shortly after that.

It seems that the LED Me Know service will be shut down periodically (perhaps by Gingerbread's memory management? I'm not using a task killer). According to service logs, the service appears to restart periodically, but does not perform notifications properly again until you enter the program and test the notifications.

I know this is a known issue. But the rote reply has always been "use LED Me Know." So, I'm wondering if my case is unique or if anyone has actually found a way to get LED **notifications** (note emphasis) working consistently in this build with LED Me Know (or another workaround)?

Flame on if you like (I don't even like cats).
[HD2 Android SD Development] docent14:
Your cat is safe ;)

I suppose "Led me Know" is not properly tested with Gingerbread. I think you should sent this directky to the author - maybe he knows, or at least he is gathering intel about this behaviour.
[HD2 Android SD Development] manoruz:
Downloaded March 20 update last nyt - and tried it with a new data.img, after upgrading to radio 2.15.50.14. Before I had installed anything or restored any apps from titanium backup drainage was at 60 mA in standby (gps, data, bluetooth off). With the same radio and my March 14 android version, drainage in standy was only 7mA.
[HD2 Android SD Development] boxchevy:
Thanks

3/20 build working fine for me. MMS, Wifi, GPS, Tether via Wifi, low battery drain, and all my apps. :D

+2 AMA = ??

edit: no data drops unless I am in an area where it would drop in winmo. also using data.img I created 2/14 :)
[HD2 Android SD Development] shamez23:
Happens to me too. LED me know is a good solution to the led bug. I only use it for that.

I think that's the only reason it is mentioned in this thread, not its actual purpose.
[HD2 Android SD Development] hensond67:
Anyone else have received MMS pictures being blury?
[HD2 Android SD Development] uzi2:
Yes... Anything that goes through the MMS system gets subjected to some highly lossy compression. If you want to keep the original quality use email.
[HD2 Android SD Development] uzi2:
Can you tell us from your logs what was drawing the extra 53mA?
[HD2 Android SD Development] HaPeWe:
Perhaps an explanation:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=12108570&postcount=2612
[HD2 Android SD Development] 2b2b:
hi ! would You mind, telling which version You use for successfully wifi tethering ?

I tried the new beta 08-11-wt-app and the build in wt - that one allows the laptop to connect, logs are lookin' quite good, including DHCP for the client, but - laptop can't get connection to internet, no errors, but

"15:00:10.014 Warning dnsmasq 6837 warning: no upstream servers configured" - anyone ?

- have to reboot my phone into winmo for internet-acess :-(

also, my sd-ext partition remains completely empty - think, I will start a complete wipe.. - have some brand new toy, cope ;-) ?

greeeeez, 2b2b
[HD2 Android SD Development] SkippyDogg:
+1 AMA =69
[HD2 Android SD Development] peramikic:
You are missing DNS server in your config. Thats why your internet doesen't work. Try to ping 8.8.8.8 from your laptop. If you can ping and ip but can't ping www.google.com than you don't have DNS servers setup in Wifi Thether settings (8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4). Also check with ipconfig /all on your laptop if the DNS setings show after you connect
[HD2 Android SD Development] eelpout:
I installed the Amazon AppStore yesterday and my average ~6 mA overnight standby went back up to around ~60 mA.

It's all voodoo I tell you. ;)
[HD2 Android SD Development] eelpout:
+1 AMA =70
[HD2 Android SD Development] uzi2:
Perhaps it's their way of selling you a new battery :)
[HD2 Android SD Development] uzi2:
He's saying the solution is to load haret right after a reset.

So, as I said a couple of pages back, don't blame the build, maybe you should be blaming the underlying WinMo ROM. I've not had problems loading from a running WinMo, but I usually do use a bootloader.
[HD2 Android SD Development] copenhagen:
the v3alpha wifi tether works for me.

copy all the files in the /android/ build folder that you dl and unzip, not just the system.ext2 file. (I think this is the problem in your case this time.... )

replace all files (just keep your data.img).... google chat with me tonight and we can take a alook at this.
[HD2 Android SD Development] magawa:
I downloaded 20 mar ver. Using magldr and make mountsd50 blank .. because I have nand rom using app2sd ... but gsm not workin at all! !!

How I can solve this problem?
[HD2 Android SD Development] hensond67:
OK I fixed the received blurry MMS problem.

Go to the android messaging program > settings > custom user-agent > custom > type in NexusOne.

Another very minor problem. Does anyone else have forceclose problems with angry birds?
[HD2 Android SD Development] nzxtneo:
Yes, "Move to SD" in Applications>Manage applications...
[HD2 Android SD Development] ykhehra1:
"

Installation & Updating Proceedure is the same!:

Download the correct build for your situation to your pc.

- TMOUS if you are a TMOUS customer living in the US paying TMO for service

- STANDARD.. everyone else in the world (TMO branded hd2's outside of TMO service area... this is you as well)

"

I installed STD version because I am using HTC HD2 Tmobile out of US. It shows total available memory 411MB (shouldn't it be 567MB).

Radio 2.15 (my winMo shows 567MB)
[HD2 Android SD Development] uzi2:
Lol :)

@hensond67

If you care to search first (Rule 1 of the forum) you will find over 80 related posts. 40 are asking your question and 40 are supplying the answer...
[HD2 Android SD Development] hensond67:
Ah thanks guys
[HD2 Android SD Development] imrazor:
For some reason I'm seeing ~90ma usage in *standby*. This is with the screen off, 3g/wifi/bluetooth/GPS off, an Exchange account set to sync once an hour, a GMail account I can't figure out how to change the frequency of, and 2g enabled. When I look at Setting>About>Battery Usage, Android OS shows about 60% usage. I've downloaded CurrentWidget to get the 90ms figure, but can't figure how to log individual application/service current usage.

My radio version is 2.15 and I'm using the stock TMOUS WinMo ROM. Anyone else see this or have a hint as to what might be causing the problem?
[HD2 Android SD Development] shamez23:
Some app not shutting down propperly.

Get a task manager and kill all tasks. Put your phone into standby, wait a minute and check current widget again.
[HD2 Android SD Development] imrazor:
Already had Advanced Task Killer installed. Killed everything, put my phone to sleep, woke it up a few minutes later. Current widget said 356ma. Huh? ATK shows itself, Maps, CurrentWidget, Email and SetCPU as the only running apps.

EDIT: Checked a minute later and it said 89ma.
[HD2 Android SD Development] SkippyDogg:
That's your problem right there, your using a task killer. Android is from Linux and therefore does not need a task killer nor will many apps open drain your battery. Because Android runs off free memory, when memory is needed it kills apps to make room for the certain app your using. Bottom line is- dont use task killers as they drain battery. Try rebooting a couple of times until battery drain stabilizes.
[HD2 Android SD Development] shamez23:
The task killer does not drain the battery necessarily

It is correct however, that using a task killer is not necessary and even counter productive, since apps that have been killed have to be loaded again.

Therefore it should not be automated, killing tasks all the time.

To find out which app is causing the drain, using a task killer is a valid method.

I had high drain some builds ago using setcpu so I'm no longer using it.

You should try that, too. What do you need it for anyway?

Also make sure your task killer is not automated. Only use it as a means to find apps that went rampant.

The system seems to need some time to settle. A couple reboots don't hurt either. I'm not saying you should reboot a couple of times in a row. I don't think that will work but rebooting now and then is a good idea, especially when the system really seems to go crazy and when you install or erase apps that change system settings, like setcpu.
[HD2 Android SD Development] imrazor:
Removed ATK, rebooted twice, let it sit for about 3 mins. Checked CurrentWidget - 111ms. Put phone to sleep, checked CurrentWidget again after 3 minutes - 111ms. Checked it again in 6 minutes - 125ma. So much for that theory. Anyone else have a suggestion?

While it was installed, ATK showed a few apps spawning spontaneously, notably Search, Google Search and Voice Dialer. Should these apps be spawning by themselves?
[HD2 Android SD Development] shamez23:
Yes, they do. Many apps do. Thats why a task manager is a good idea, when you want to find out if one of them is causing the battery drain.

Just don't let it auto kill, do it manually, when needed.

As I said, get rid of setcpu. It might well be the cause for your problem.

If it doesn't help and you think you really need it, you can always reinstall it.
[HD2 Android SD Development] SkippyDogg:
You don't even need a task killer to find out which app is causing high battery drain. Simply navigate to Settings>About Phone>Battery Use. There you have all the apps that have been using the most battery.
[HD2 Android SD Development] SkippyDogg:
He has SetCPU installed? There is absolutely no need for since you cannot overclock in this kernel. Uninstall it asap, that is where your battery drain is maybe.
[HD2 Android SD Development] newcountry:
Any solution to avoid data folder moved to data.img?
[HD2 Android SD Development] SkippyDogg:
Yes there was, delete 01cleanup in System/etc/shutdown.d
[HD2 Android SD Development] Phoenix65420:
Wifi Tether issue

Cope,

I have not seen Wifi Tether work since to move to V3. I do have some correct DNS settings, and have tried the reinstall the APK both from the packaged rom and direct from the source site. May I be included in the troubleshooting as well?

P
[HD2 Android SD Development] jadrobe:
Using the 3/14 build. 2gb data.img. SD ran, no partitions...

batt drain is fluctuating. sometimes less than 10mA, sometimes it's 20-60+ mA (checking Battery Monitor Widget) especially during night times.

I have Task Killer (the red icon) and SuperBox installed. I use them alternately.

I also notice the batt drain to 60mA when wifi is left on. sometimes it's less than 10mA. weird.

Also, the red button (hw key) does not seem to lock the phone/make it sleep. Am i missing something here?

earlier today I rebooted the phone and after that, i had an SMS and a call and I noticed that the ringtones and notif tones have been reset to default. I don't know what other settings have been reset to default but that has been primarily the initial observation.

I love the build. It's light on memory and no major crashes encountered yet.

Here are the apps installed apart from what was included in the ROM:

advanced sd card manager

advanced settings

appremover

arcMedia

Battery monitor widget

blacklist

button savior

cache cleaner NG

ClickTheCity

Convertdroid

Oanda Currency converter

Desktop Visualizer

Dictionary

DroidStatts

Elixir

ES File explorer

Grooveshark

Handcent

Led Me Know

YM

Yahoo Mail

Network Info II

Philippines News

Scan Life

Sky Fire browser

Suppressor Pro (set profiles like nokia)

SuperBox

Taskos
[HD2 Android SD Development] kdelisle:
thread tone

Hello - I've said this before. Thanks to Warren and Copenhagen. Unquestionably we all appreciate their work.

I like Gingerbread and many things about AmeriCan's builds. One thing I do NOT like is the consistent tone on the board. There are self-appointed police who shriek at posters. In the same amount of time it takes to let people know the answer - no, actually in five times the space, there is a stream of vilifying which is quite unnecessary. ***If you want to help, post a quick link to the answer and a polite request to check the FAQ next time.*** "Screaming" at them does nothing. New posters will make the same mistake regardless of the lecture because they won't see the lecture. Everybody makes mistakes. How hard is it to just say "This question has been asked and answered in FAQ/this forum - please check the FAQ/forum posts next time." And, do respect the fact that the forum search function is frequently broken (that is so frustrating - and yes it does occasionally say "check back in 30 minutes" I'll do a screen cap next time to demonstrate this.)

I assume that C&W would like feedback on issues with the build. I believe there are legitimate issues which are underreported because when people do report them, they are accused of being a "vocal niche" and unworthy of consideration. Some of the exact issues are reported by numerous people, but immediately dismissed as caused by stupid or lazy users. How would W&C know an issue exists or still exists if people don't post? People that are here actually took the time to acquire a device and look for a good build. I think that warrants some respect.

I personally have experienced both the bizarre battery fluctuations and data drops. But, I know if I post, someone will say that *I* caused the issue rather than thinking perhaps there might be an issue which should be investigated.

I believe that W&C would like a broad audience, after all why do the work and publish it if you don't want people to benefit from it? But more than one user has left because they were chased away. W&C, would you please ask people on the forum to be polite?

Again, I appreciate the work - and the advice offered by many of the posters on the board. I try to help out when I can, even when the answers have been provided many times before.

Thanks,

Kris
[HD2 Android SD Development] warrenb213:
I have been tempted to make our own forum, pointed to from our website. Noobs are generally bashed for failing to at least read our manual(FAQ).

Thanks for the feedback, noted.

Sent from my HTC HD2 AmeriCanAndroid

Cofounder of AmeriCanAndroid :)
[HD2 Android SD Development] anap40:
I've had good luck with barnacle. It is available in the market and seems to work better than the wireless tether app
[HD2 Android SD Development] petetw01:
Well said Sir. I went for 4 months with no sound because I did not want to be ridiculed if I asked. I got the answer on another thread.

330 mails is a bunch to read and digest - for example I know somewhere in here I remember Cope (or someone)talking about an alternate keyboard and even tho I know it's in there somewhere I can't find it - so what chance does someone new to this forum have?

I agree with Kris, be patient, be polite and help where you can - isn't that what the thread is all about?
[HD2 Android SD Development] PlayStation:
Dont get scared of asking. The good thing is even with the tongue-lashing and public stoning that sometimes happens you will still get your answer. I for one believe that its better to get a solution amidst the chaos than being met with complete silence or contempt..... :D

For example here is the keyboard.... :rolleyes:
[HD2 Android SD Development] Luke15153:
Battery drain: some tips

Got some tips to reduce battery drain from a german forum (http://www.pocketpc.ch). May be some of them are nonsense but this worked for me:

Full format SD card, no quick format. This should eleminate bad sectors. Bad sectors may result in a lot of read/write-operations.

Use WinMob for starting Android only. Disable everything in WinMob (BT, Wifi, phone ...), start no apps just launch Android.

Reboot several times after installing a new Android.
[HD2 Android SD Development] docent14:
I have to confirm extremly high battery usage.

For a few days it was just ok - and, when I switched to WinMO to use Automapa navigation system, travelled a 100km, and switch back to Android ...it started.

With all task killed (yes, i preffer task killing) and wmlan/bt switched to off, i have 225mhA. Sometimes it drops to 80-90mhA (night, on a standby) and I am currently unable to make it lower.
[HD2 Android SD Development] deviljf:
You can also try SlideIT (google it) keyboard from Dasur Technologies...very similar to the one your are looking for but with the added benefit of a swype keyboard. There are a lot of secondary languages and if yours are covered your typing speed is much faster than normal. I am very happy with it :D
[HD2 Android SD Development] pringaguardias:
Barnacle works ok
[HD2 Android SD Development] PlayStation:
I am happy this has happened to you!!! :D You are one of the ardent defenders of the system and maybe now our dear Warren will see it fit to tweak the kernel for better battery performance. You will recall I had to switch to a different kernel because of very high battery drain and now I am happy camper with this rom. Try Rafpigna 1.9 oc GB kernel and report back.....;)
[HD2 Android SD Development] PlayStation:
I hope you managed to sort out the MMS issue......:p
[HD2 Android SD Development] docent14:
I am not ;)

No, I am not switching to another kernel. If there IS (and I am not saying that there is a problem with a kernel) only testing THIS kernel should help.

For now I switched to another test build.
[HD2 Android SD Development] deviljf:
I gave up on the MMS issue. I read 100's of posts..and tried many many APN variations. Luckily I get a notice that I have a MMS but can't download it. So I just send an sms to the person to send the picture through email. There is however one solution I am waiting for...a Android guru said he will write a script using adb as they had similar problems on the HTC Hero sending MMS here in South Africa. Perhaps the answer lies with that gingerbread is not yet implemented here on the stock phones.
[HD2 Android SD Development] PlayStation:
Well I thought you posted here looking for a solution. I replied to share my experience when faced with a similar situation. I dont think switching to another build helps this rom in any way. But good luck with your new build..... :mad:
[HD2 Android SD Development] docent14:
No I rather do not seek help here, I solve problems on my own. I read you post about *****ing and switching - but, for me that is not the way. I should have to find a proper long term solution. As far as I can tell - this is definitely problem with wireless (mobile). When switched to flight mode - usage went down to 6mhA
[HD2 Android SD Development] uzi2:
Are you saying from your previous post that the radio issue is WinMo related? Some people have suggested WM maybe leaving BT on and using an autoboot program is the solution.

Sent from my ahd2oid