Hey guys, this is the Info thread for the Eee Pad Transformer.
Things of sticking rights will be placed in this thread as to keep down the clutter levels of the forum, there will be a thread like this in each of the Device forums.
Contents:
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Top: About this thread
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Middle: Contents
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Bottom: Announcement and Stickying info
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Post 2
Tagging System info
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N00b Crushing defense guide EXCLUSIVE
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Anyone with a relevant (General related) suggestion or announcement (Announcements promoting pay-for-products or your own work will be ignored), please post a link to the thread and I'll add it to the list or post the announcement and, if it's suitable post in the sticky If your suggestion is added to the list, I will delete the post, to keep the thread on-topic, and send you a PM.
Hope you enjoy the forums
Badwolve1
Eeepad Transformer FSM
Concept - Taging
I was also thinking that we could have some structure to the threads being placed in the forums, making it easier to figure out what is a development, an announcement, a ROM ETC...
Open to suggestions, but thinking like this?
[ROM]
[THEME]
[ANNOUN]
[KERNEL]
[INFO] - Thanks TheCougar
[Q]
I think you get the idea, if you see any more, Post
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Please don't add a Q and A forum like on some others, it gets to
All general forums are basically Q and A anyway so why add another one
Good point, would also make it easier if all threads were tagged, as to differ Announcements ETC...
Heh reference thread seems to be closed so I'll post in here.
As all the other forums seem to end up with 16 trillion stickies it sounds like you're on the ball with what you've said about keeping them to a minimum. Simple info that directs people to relevant threads. Doesn't give people an excuse not to read it then, so you can happily ban them.
Is there going to be a wiki section for the eee pad? Might be good to link that in somehow if there is.
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Heh reference thread seems to be closed so I'll post in here.
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Easier to keep track of one thread
So you can happily ban them.
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Is there going to be a wiki section for the eee pad? Might be good to link that in somehow if there is.
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I'll have a go at creating a page, no idea how it will work though, never edited a new Wiki before
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I'll have a go at creating a page, no idea how it will work though, never edited a new Wiki before
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I already added the Transformer to the Main Page and did the base structure, give it a go if you want: Edit Page
greetz
Well I've got a few threads up and running now (shameful self plug), that might be useful for your main reference thread.
Compatible apps and games list here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1032381
A 'Tips and Tricks' thread here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1033811
I've tried to combine tips mentioned by users throughout the threads. Software as well as hardware tips.
And a firmware changelog info thread here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1041502
It seems there may be different firmware releases for different countries from now on, but I'll try and keep the info up to date.
I'm not one for stickies and such, but I do believe this thread should be stickied or referenced since I've seen quite a few posts about it on the forum.
Also it's a vital part of how the tablet works.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1062731
I've trawled the forum and compiled a roundup of all the stuff that may be useful for people to read. It's HERE. Would be great if it was stickied, or merged into the reference sticky. Cheers.
Done
Badwolve1
Guys, this is turning into a question thread, I have deleted all the OT posts.
Please stay On Topic!
Thanks guys
Badwolve1
This isnt a question.. but a request from everyone. Didnt feel it needed a new thread so posting in here:
We need more FAQ's and guides written people! The dev section of the forum is packed with lots of useful info but it's very fragmented, and most of the threads labeled 'guide' just lead you to a url (other sites go down all the time). So if anyone can please write a few guides, it would be fantastic.
A list of things we really need proper guides for:
Root/Unroot
ADB
ClockWorkMod Recovery
Disassembly
Rom cooking
Kitchens
Flashing custom boot screen
Roms/Builds
Themes/UI customisation
Again, please don't go OT in this thread. This is a suggestions thread.
Thanks
Badwolve1
NVflash recovery should be added here
Awesome thread, thanks!
Related
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=857142
That is a DEV THREAD. Do not post there if unqualified!!!
(I know I already posted thanks, but don't be a tool like me!)
Basically, xfdisk has mapped JTAG connections for X10 Mini (clapping) and (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=9623146&postcount=29) here says that there will be a method that should open the bootloader on all Xperias...
I'm giddy!!!
Let's go 2.3!!!!!!!
(I'd be so happy with 2.2, folks, that's just enthusiasm)
Old news is old..
Edit:
ALSO: we already have a Dev thread for bootloader related hacking.
(Ps. im not trying to be a jerk..)
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Thread moved to General.
As SE explained here: http://de.engadget.com/2011/01/06/xperia-10-familie-gibt-bei-android-2-1-auf/
and here: http://www.xperiax10.net/2011/01/06/official-xperia-x10-family-will-not-receive-upgrade-to-froyo-or-beyond/
With the great work of z and j i'm on 2.2.1
Sent from my X10 2.2.1 using XDA App
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With the great work of z and j i'm on 2.2.1
Sent from my X10 2.2.1 using XDA App
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I hope you're right and it will be stable as well.
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similarly, don't make loads of "thanks for your work here" posts in an active development thread. It's just as annoying to developers as asking when something will be ready. If a rom is complete, then go ahead and thank the developer if you wish, but don't go into threads for devs only, and interrupt it to post "thanks". It's basically spamming, and is treated as such.
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regarding when to post in development if you are not actually developing something, there is one occasion where it's acceptable. If you find a leak of a new rom, which isn't already posted, and you verify it's legitimacy via either running it, or based on the source you obtained it from, then this is assisting in development, and should be posted in development. If you want to ask when a leak will be available use search first, then if not already in discussion, open a thread in general or q&a.
if you have a problem flashing a rom, this is not related to development. It's up to you to determine if it is specific to a particular rom, and post useful information in that developer's existing thread for the rom. If it happens on more than one rom, and isn't a known issue (remember you should read several times more words than you post), then find out what you are doing wrong. Check guides written by others, try to repeat the problem and see if it happens every time. Something needs to be reproducible to be fixed effectively.
once you have identified what you need help with go to the device q&a forum (general if device lacks one), and make a clear, informative thread that explains the issue, and what you have tried doing to fix it. Did you re-download the rom? Did you ask a friend to flash it for you, to reduce chance of user error? What steps (exactly) did you follow? What errors did you see (exact wording)? Did you double check all the steps? Did you do a wipe or hard reset?
if you make a clear, concise, yet detailed post, you will find help forthcoming, and should get the problem sorted very quickly. If someone suggests you try something, report back on what happened, did it work etc. Then, next time someone has this issue and searches, they will find this and have a verified and tested solution.
so remember... Before you start a thread in development, ask yourself what you are developing. If you can't answer, then stop, step away from the post button, and think about where you are posting. Would it be better in general or q&a, or is some more time with your best friend, search, required?
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@batman_112, I kinda like you signature, did you read it ?
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@batman_112, I kinda like you signature, did you read it ?
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No, I did not. What does it say?
Mh sorry, searched but didn't found, maybe temporarily eyeless.
wtb 2.3 ROM, PST.
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If you have developed a ROM, or are working with others to do so, the development forum is somewhere to discuss and share ideas, post useful feedback and logs or crash dumps, and to discuss a common goal developers are trying to achieve.
It is NOT the place to post your question because it gets higher traffic, or because more experienced users frequent it. Doing this just annoys those who are working on the device, and drives them away. Developers don't want to wade through 20 threads of "Help me urgently" to find their threads for porting and fixing camera issues etc. Similarly, if a thread is designated as discussion for developers say, porting a camera fix, please do not post in there asking "When will it be ready?", "Can I flash this yet?" etc. This is both completely disrespectful to those working on the project (you evidently haven't read the important posts in the thread), and also is making it harder for developers to find comments from other developers or testers when required.
Similarly, don't make loads of "Thanks for your work here" posts in an active development thread. It's just as annoying to developers as asking when something will be ready. If a ROM is complete, then go ahead and thank the developer if you wish, but don't go into threads for devs only, and interrupt it to post "thanks". It's basically spamming, and is treated as such.
If you are posting in development, you should have read every sticky and notice there, and should be actively developing or helping in the development of something. Developing isn't installing a ROM, or using a tweak, it's creating a ROM or other hack or tweak. If you haven't read for several days before starting out on XDA, you are likely about to ask something already solved. I registered on XDA when I first wanted to post, and that was to join in a discussion on something. Sure, join up and ask a question, but read the information available in General and Q&A first, as your question will have been asked before. Search is your friend here, become familiar with it.
Regarding when to post in development if you are not actually developing something, there is one occasion where it's acceptable. If you find a leak of a new ROM, which isn't already posted, and you verify it's legitimacy via either running it, or based on the source you obtained it from, then this is assisting in development, and should be posted in development. If you want to ask when a leak will be available use search first, then if not already in discussion, open a thread in general or Q&A.
If you have a problem flashing a ROM, this is NOT related to development. It's up to you to determine if it is specific to a particular ROM, and post useful information in that developer's existing thread for the ROM. If it happens on more than one ROM, and isn't a known issue (remember you should read several times more words than you post), then find out what you are doing wrong. Check guides written by others, try to repeat the problem and see if it happens every time. Something needs to be reproducible to be fixed effectively.
Once you have identified what you need help with go to the device Q&A forum (general if device lacks one), and make a clear, informative thread that explains the issue, and what you have tried doing to fix it. Did you re-download the ROM? Did you ask a friend to flash it for you, to reduce chance of user error? What steps (exactly) did you follow? What errors did you see (exact wording)? Did you double check all the steps? Did you do a wipe or hard reset?
If you make a clear, concise, yet detailed post, you will find help forthcoming, and should get the problem sorted very quickly. If someone suggests you try something, report back on what happened, did it work etc. Then, next time someone has this issue and searches, they will find this and have a verified and tested solution.
So remember... before you start a thread in development, ask yourself what you are developing. If you can't answer, then stop, step away from the post button, and think about where you are posting. Would it be better in General or Q&A, or is some more time with your best friend, search, required?
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MOD EDIT: BEFORE POSTING ANY THREAD IN THE DEVELOPMENT SECTION, PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING:
If you have developed a ROM, or are working with others to do so, the development forum is somewhere to discuss and share ideas, post useful feedback and logs or crash dumps, and to discuss a common goal developers are trying to achieve.
It is NOT the place to post your question because it gets higher traffic, or because more experienced users frequent it. Doing this just annoys those who are working on the device, and drives them away. Developers don't want to wade through 20 threads of "Help me urgently" to find their threads for porting and fixing camera issues etc. Similarly, if a thread is designated as discussion for developers say, porting a camera fix, please do not post in there asking "When will it be ready?", "Can I flash this yet?" etc. This is both completely disrespectful to those working on the project (you evidently haven't read the important posts in the thread), and also is making it harder for developers to find comments from other developers or testers when required.
Similarly, don't make loads of "Thanks for your work here" posts in an active development thread. It's just as annoying to developers as asking when something will be ready. If a ROM is complete, then go ahead and thank the developer if you wish, but don't go into threads for devs only, and interrupt it to post "thanks". It's basically spamming, and is treated as such.
If you are posting in development, you should have read every sticky and notice there, and should be actively developing or helping in the development of something. Developing isn't installing a ROM, or using a tweak, it's creating a ROM or other hack or tweak. If you haven't read for several days before starting out on XDA, you are likely about to ask something already solved. I registered on XDA when I first wanted to post, and that was to join in a discussion on something. Sure, join up and ask a question, but read the information available in General and Q&A first, as your question will have been asked before. Search is your friend here, become familiar with it.
Regarding when to post in development if you are not actually developing something, there is one occasion where it's acceptable. If you find a leak of a new ROM, which isn't already posted, and you verify it's legitimacy via either running it, or based on the source you obtained it from, then this is assisting in development, and should be posted in development. If you want to ask when a leak will be available use search first, then if not already in discussion, open a thread in general or Q&A.
If you have a problem flashing a ROM, this is NOT related to development. It's up to you to determine if it is specific to a particular ROM, and post useful information in that developer's existing thread for the ROM. If it happens on more than one ROM, and isn't a known issue (remember you should read several times more words than you post), then find out what you are doing wrong. Check guides written by others, try to repeat the problem and see if it happens every time. Something needs to be reproducible to be fixed effectively.
Once you have identified what you need help with go to the device Q&A forum (general if device lacks one), and make a clear, informative thread that explains the issue, and what you have tried doing to fix it. Did you re-download the ROM? Did you ask a friend to flash it for you, to reduce chance of user error? What steps (exactly) did you follow? What errors did you see (exact wording)? Did you double check all the steps? Did you do a wipe or hard reset?
If you make a clear, concise, yet detailed post, you will find help forthcoming, and should get the problem sorted very quickly. If someone suggests you try something, report back on what happened, did it work etc. Then, next time someone has this issue and searches, they will find this and have a verified and tested solution.
So remember... before you start a thread in development, ask yourself what you are developing. If you can't answer, then stop, step away from the post button, and think about where you are posting. Would it be better in General or Q&A, or is some more time with your best friend, search, required?
Hi ,
I just wanted to have a thread (haven t found one yet.) with the major android system infos and tuts.
i `m thinking of infos about the android system himself, the way of developping apps, the difference between baseband / firmware / android version, the tools used, tutoriaux on the file structure of the rom etc.
I really wanted to modify roms. i alreay know how to develop apps but the system is really interesting me.
regards,
Zappat
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Thinking of posting a new thread???
Use the search button on the top bar between "New Posts" and "Quick Links"
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Thank You and happy easy searching.
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Forum Searching | Posting | The Basics: (Make sure you've read them before starting a new thread)
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Post What Where:
General - general technical discussion items, news, anything else that does not fit into the other fora categories.
Q&A (Questions and Answers) - all questions, irrespective of type, get posted in here whether they be theme related, accessory related, technical, etc.
Accessories - any items to do with components and/or accessories relating to your device.
Rom Development - only meant for very advanced technical discussion directly related to ROM development activity and the delivery of actual ROMs and ROM components ONLY. Nothing else goes in here.
Themes & Apps - anything to do directly with the development of themes and/or applications. Nothing else goes in here.
MOD EDIT: BEFORE POSTING ANY THREAD IN THE DEVELOPMENT SECTION, PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING:
If you have developed a ROM, or are working with others to do so, the development forum is somewhere to discuss and share ideas, post useful feedback and logs or crash dumps, and to discuss a common goal developers are trying to achieve.
It is NOT the place to post your question because it gets higher traffic, or because more experienced users frequent it. Doing this just annoys those who are working on the device, and drives them away. Developers don't want to wade through 20 threads of "Help me urgently" to find their threads for porting and fixing camera issues etc. Similarly, if a thread is designated as discussion for developers say, porting a camera fix, please do not post in there asking "When will it be ready?", "Can I flash this yet?" etc. This is both completely disrespectful to those working on the project (you evidently haven't read the important posts in the thread), and also is making it harder for developers to find comments from other developers or testers when required.
Similarly, don't make loads of "Thanks for your work here" posts in an active development thread. It's just as annoying to developers as asking when something will be ready. If a ROM is complete, then go ahead and thank the developer if you wish, but don't go into threads for devs only, and interrupt it to post "thanks". It's basically spamming, and is treated as such.
If you are posting in development, you should have read every sticky and notice there, and should be actively developing or helping in the development of something. Developing isn't installing a ROM, or using a tweak, it's creating a ROM or other hack or tweak. If you haven't read for several days before starting out on XDA, you are likely about to ask something already solved. I registered on XDA when I first wanted to post, and that was to join in a discussion on something. Sure, join up and ask a question, but read the information available in General and Q&A first, as your question will have been asked before. Search is your friend here, become familiar with it.
Regarding when to post in development if you are not actually developing something, there is one occasion where it's acceptable. If you find a leak of a new ROM, which isn't already posted, and you verify it's legitimacy via either running it, or based on the source you obtained it from, then this is assisting in development, and should be posted in development. If you want to ask when a leak will be available use search first, then if not already in discussion, open a thread in general or Q&A.
If you have a problem flashing a ROM, this is NOT related to development. It's up to you to determine if it is specific to a particular ROM, and post useful information in that developer's existing thread for the ROM. If it happens on more than one ROM, and isn't a known issue (remember you should read several times more words than you post), then find out what you are doing wrong. Check guides written by others, try to repeat the problem and see if it happens every time. Something needs to be reproducible to be fixed effectively.
Once you have identified what you need help with go to the device Q&A forum (general if device lacks one), and make a clear, informative thread that explains the issue, and what you have tried doing to fix it. Did you re-download the ROM? Did you ask a friend to flash it for you, to reduce chance of user error? What steps (exactly) did you follow? What errors did you see (exact wording)? Did you double check all the steps? Did you do a wipe or hard reset?
If you make a clear, concise, yet detailed post, you will find help forthcoming, and should get the problem sorted very quickly. If someone suggests you try something, report back on what happened, did it work etc. Then, next time someone has this issue and searches, they will find this and have a verified and tested solution.
So remember... before you start a thread in development, ask yourself what you are developing. If you can't answer, then stop, step away from the post button, and think about where you are posting. Would it be better in General or Q&A, or is some more time with your best friend, search, required?
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