So I've finally jumped in and taken a Froyo updated rom (latest Midnight rom.) I have a couple concerns though:
1. Wifi Tether - On 2.1 I used MobileAP for Infrastructure wifi tethering capabilities and 4g speeds. What is the standard to use with Froyo? What about USB tethering? I refuse to pay 40 bucks for something I'll rarely use, but should be able to when necessary. Any and all recommendations that will allow me to get USB and Wifi tethering, preferably at 4g speeds, are welcome.
2. SMS Program - On 2.1 I had the option to go into applications and "clear default" for messaging so I could set Handcent as my default messenger program whenever I clicked the messaging link on my homescreen dock. This option seems greyed out on 2.2. How can I change it so Handcent is my default? It's pretty annoying to have to go into the link to clear out the number of new messages recieved in both programs.
Thanks and I look forward to your responses.
For handcent, if your using touchwiz, open app drawer, hit menu>edit then drag Messaging out of the dock, and replace it with handcent. The reason its grayed out, is because handcent is still default. Hope this helps.
Sent from my always stock, EC05 Epic 4G
1. Wifi tether is the only infrastructure available on froyo
the are the 3.0.0 versions here: http://code.google.com/p/android-wi...mmary+Uploaded+ReleaseDate+Size+DownloadCount
They are experimental so make sure you have a backup either nandroid or inportant info and apps in titanium
u may have to try different pre versions as everyone has different needs depending on whether you epic likes a version better then someone elses or your rom likes certain things.
Another not about wifi tether on 4g start wifi tether in 3g first then switch on 4g
Wired tether can be found here:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=964925&highlight=wired+tether or on the code google site... u said you were on the midnight rom so you should have a compatible kernal with that
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To make a messaging service default: the easiest way is:
1. Goto contacts
2. select message
3. then select make defauly box when it ask you what service you want to use (stock or handcent)
4. Click handcent and you set
Hope this helps..
Very good information from both of you. I wasn't aware you could replace icons on the touchwiz drawer until you pointed it out, thanks! It's just too bad the Handcent icon won't show how many new messages I've recieved. That would be truly epic. Anybody know a way to do that?
And thanks for the links to wireless tether and wired tether. I've installed wireless tether, I'll try them out when I get home.
Nevermind, I just went with Launcher Pro instead of TW.
VassagoX said:
Nevermind, I just went with Launcher Pro instead of TW.
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Good Choice!!! LP Kicks TW ASS!!!
LP WAY> TW
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First off kudos to the folks that got root working on the MT3GS.... I'm at work right now, but this will be the FIRST thing I do when I get home....
Now that we have root, there are 2 things that I would like to see, and this would make the device even more awesome than it is:
1 - The stock 2.1 Launcher, I would love to see the stock 2.1 launcher & lock screen on this bad boy. I LIKE Espsresso, but find myself using LauncherPro more and more.
2 - Live Wallpaper Support.
I would attempt to program it myself if I knew the first step in programming for Android, but will gladly donate to whomever gets these 2 things working.
Isn't the stock 2.1 launcher available as a separate apk?
I haven't found one that works appropriately on the MT3GS screen. All of the apks I've tried are for WVGA devices.
yeah what IS there to do?
what metamorphs work if any?
and can we change the favs action button?
WiFi Tether
So I've successfully rooted my phone and gotten the ENG image with the SlideMeRoot update all installed. Now does anyone know if there are any wireless tethering apps out there that will work with this phone? I tried Android Wifi Tether and while I was able to connect to the ad-hoc network from my laptop I was never able to get out to the Internet.
Well, darn, that was fast! eugene373, you have a donation coming your way.
Just tried your modified slide rom, and with LauncherPro installed, my dreams have come true....
now he's got a legend port out!!
I've been hoping around from rom to rom and I can't seem to find a standanole one
I wonder if someone can make the stock toggle widget work for WiFi tether app.
There's one in the market i forgot the name of it. Its meant for aosp roms though.
Still 8pening from my supersonic on the xda app.
You can use Switch Pro from the market. It's a pay app, but It's pretty nice, well worth it imo. It's got a toggle for EVERYTHING !
Hey... This thing makes phone calls too!
Also, if you all ready have Tasker, you could easily build one however you like. Love the power of Tasker.
Hey... This thing makes phone calls too!
Without hijacking, I'm looking for a a Toggle for Wireless Tether - Found here
Can anyone suggest one?
I prefer extended controls has everything and customization is great plus it has 4g toggle and you can also put what size you want the widget but it costs 1 something witch is not much at all
Sent from my overclocked Cyanogenmod htc evolution 4g sucka
If you apply Calkulin's tether hack you can use the native hotspot app and its associated widget.
chas123 said:
If you apply Calkulin's tether hack you can use the native hotspot app and its associated widget.
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is it possible to apply his modification without having to use his whole rom?
SilverStone641 said:
is it possible to apply his modification without having to use his whole rom?
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Yes, there is flashable zip with just the tethering fix. I can't link it now, but check his Sig and you should be able to find it.
Hey... This thing makes phone calls too!
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is it possible to apply his modification without having to use his whole rom?
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You have to be on a deodexed rom.
Extended Controls if you want a whole power bar with customizations of every toggle. Beautiful Widgets has a standalone wifi toggle, and Wifi Manager has a widget that lets you toggle wifi and view your IP/network/signal strength.
I bought a Droid Pro and unlocked it nicely. It is ok, but not perfect. But the Verizon in built rom is very annoying. It is not allowed to forward call. I believe it is also slow down the processor and burn out the battery and make it last 4 hours...
anyone can help me to get rid of the verzion thing..? I saw some thread but not sure which is the best way?
root it? Upgrade to 2.3?
Yes I would be interested in that too, I have it rooted but I'm still unable to uninstall original Verizon software the usual way - do you have to use 3rd party uninstaller? Also, will it still be able to do OTA updates if Verizon software is getting uninstalled?
Step 1 root
Step 2 install titanium backup
Step 3 click on the middle tab and click on each of the following apps and select "freeze":
Step 4 enjoy a nearly Verizon free phone with an awesome keyboard and plenty of battery life. With the 1ghz processor and the lower resolution screen this device really flies. I love the speed and responsiveness.
Here are the apps take from this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=923552
3G Mobile Hotspot 2.2.1
Amazon MP3
Backup Assistant 1.0
Backup Assistant 2.2.1
Battery Manager 1.1
City ID 1.0.30
com.motorola.photowidget 2.2.1
Files 2.2.1
Global Unplug 1.0
Help Center 2.2.1
InPocket 2.2.1
MediaShare 1.0.0
Messages 2.2.1
Messaging 2.2.1
News 2.2.1
NFS Shift 1.0
Print to Retail 1.0
Quick Contact 2.2.1
Skype mobile 1.0.0.2
Social Messaging 2.2.1
Social Messaging Service 2.2.1
Social Networking 2.2.1
Social Sharing 2.2.1
Social Status 2.2.1
Sticky Note 2.2.1
Sync Service 1.5.7
Task Manager 1.0
Toggle Widgets 2.2.1
Universal Inbox 2.2.1
Voice Commands
Voicemail 1.1
VZ Navigator
Weather 2.2.1
Yahoo Contacts 2.2.1
Dear Mate..thank for your reply.
But i heard a lot on rooting, but I know nothing about root...can you explain me how to do that? I need to root before I use titanium backup?
You also mentioned lower resolution..what they means? Do i need to compromise if I did that?
Also after I freeze as your suggested, I can use freely in forwarding call ? or even get connected to GPRS/EDGE when roaming in China since I can't get connected which may be caused by VZ pre-set limitation?
Can I jsut install titanium and freeze as your suggested but not doing anything as your thread you sent, which seems complicated...?
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Dear Mate..thank for your reply.
1) But i heard a lot on rooting, but I know nothing about root...can you explain me how to do that? I need to root before I use titanium backup?
2) You also mentioned lower resolution..what they means? Do i need to compromise if I did that?
3) Also after I freeze as your suggested, I can use freely in forwarding call ? or even get connected to GPRS/EDGE when roaming in China since I can't get connected which may be caused by VZ pre-set limitation?
4) Can I jsut install titanium and freeze as your suggested but not doing anything as your thread you sent, which seems complicated...?
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1) Its really very simple. You just have to run a single application. its called z4root. Once it runs your phone is rooted. just search google. download it to your phone. run it. Version 1.3 gets the job done. here is even a link:
http://handheld.softpedia.com/get/System-Utilities/Enhancements/z4root-110178.shtml
2)Sorry, I shouldn't have written this. All I meant is this is a great phone. I think its fast.
3) I don't think your connectivity issues have anything to do with Verizon or freezing apps. sorry.
4) You need to root to freeze apps. All you do is run the one program. Its simple. Run it then get titanium backup. done
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Also, will it still be able to do OTA updates if Verizon software is getting uninstalled?
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I would unfreeze everything before letting the OTA update run.
I root the phone but, as you said, it is not related to verzion band control...i still cannot forward call in HK? any hint or suggestion?
[Q] is there a way to change what is in the "quick settings" tab in sense 3.0?
I want to add vibrate and remove sprint hot spot since I use wireless tether instead. Is there a way to do this? I searched but either there isn't anything posted or I'm just a terrible data miner.
Any help would be appreciated. I'm running Synergy RC1
I would like to know this too.... I dont run Sense on my daily ROM, but if I switch back to one this would be helpful.
Me too. This is really important for me.
Sent from my HTC EVO 4G.
anybody out there?
I think you have to edit the systemui.apk with apktools, have no clue on how to go about this though so good luck
Actually if you use the Synergy Updater built into their rom, then you can download a quick setting replacement "theme" . I use it on my evo 4g.
great, thanks for that info. Exactly what I want..although need to find out if that theme works with RC2 now
I want to use the built-in dialer for sip, which is inaccessible in stock. part of the reason I want this is I want to use bluetooth and still haven't found a voip/sip app that supports bluetooth. Others say grooveip works fine, but I'm Canadian so no use.
Or is there an easy method of enabling in stock now? I read before of some method where you had to change the dpi and do some other things and then add your sip credentials and then modify the dpi back.
But I'm curious to know if most custom roms have it enabled.
I'd also be interested getting the stock dialer for sip. Preferably in Stock rom.
do you mean the phone.apk ?
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B8arUA-zM-4YR2hPM09vbjVkcGs/edit
PLEASE TAKE THE DROPBOX LINK JUST BELOW. Thx
Send from my lovely Sensation XL, from a little town in france with a very very slow internet connection.
Here is the dropbox link, sorry for the google drive one... http://db.tt/ltH50v8R. Just put in system/app
Send from my lovely Sensation XL, from a little town in france with a very very slow internet connection.
Thanks, but the thing is phone.apk is already there, part of the Android system, it's just disabled somehow. And not the typical way that can be unfrozen.
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Thanks, but the thing is phone.apk is already there, part of the Android system, it's just disabled somehow. And not the typical way that can be unfrozen.
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Can you find the "telephonyprovider.apk" in system/app ?
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This post describes the method of enabling the sip dialer. A little clunky but doesn't sound too hard, haven't tried it yet though. He mentions bluetooth is a little shaky which is disappointing. Does bluetooth just suck in general with android or what?
But anyone who is running a custom rom, can you tell me if the dialer is enabled, if so, what are you running?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=29254745&postcount=12
4.2 has really irked me and I'm looking again at installing a custom rom, probably cyanogen as that's what I ran on my old nook color.
So can someone running cyanogen or any custom rom tell me if the dialer is enabled?
I've ran lots of custom roms and haven't seen a dialer once. We've never had 3G.
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Can you not download Go Contacts. This comes with a dialer. I've used this successfully to make and receive phone calls on the Nexus 7 in conjunction with tablet talk and a Bluetooth headphone.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using XDA Premium HD app
I've ran lots of custom roms and haven't seen a dialer once. We've never had 3G.
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Thank you for answering! Now at least I know custom roms don't have it, but it's disappointing. You mention we don't have 3g I know that, and that's probably the logic why google disables it. But carriers also disable things like that to prevent voip usage, so it's kind of irrating, and surprising that custom roms wouldn't enable it either. Especially since I know it was there on cm7 on my nook which didn't even have a mic. I put in my sip creditentials in cm7 just to test a call and it worked fine, but again obviously it had no mic. I thought oh well, next tablet. Well now I have the next tablet and I was somewhat hoping google wouldn't do what the carriers typically do. I think it also avoids confusion because people think it's a phone as well, but why not at least have a developer option to enable sip dialing or something.
I may request on the cyanogen mod forrums if they could please enable it.