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[Q] Question about my new DX (new for me anyway)

My brother in law recently switched over to SPRINT and gave me his pretty new DX. I can't activate the phone until next week (because he made the mistake of porting the phone number BEFORE he gave me the phone) so according to VZW i have to wait until that process is completed and the billing cycle is finished before I can use the phone. (I don't think he plans on paying them )
My question is...can I root the DX before I actually get it linked to my VZW phone number? (like remove google apps and just use the phones capabilities like camera etc. without having to call and activate it) I'm coming from HTC Droid eris so I don't know much about rooting the DX yet.
Can someone help me please.

I believe you can, I think theirs a way to bypass the activation screen. You might be able to find it on the forums or if not just Google it I'm sure you can find it.
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Yes you can root it without being on a network. all you need to do is go back out of this thread and read the first sticky and go to the wiki. I would post link but since this is my first actual post i cant
And after your phone reboots you can get passed the little android man by touching each corner in a circular motion.

I hope for your sake that your brother in law pays Verizon. If he doesn't in they most likely blacklist the phones esn.
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But keep in mind if the phone doesn't have OTA 2.2 you might want to keep all apps because the update might fail because missing files.
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You don't even need to do the 4 corner trick.
Touch the android, hit next until you have the options of "create google login, sign in, or skip" and just choose skip. That easy.
That's assuming he's at the "touch to begin screen" which he probably isn't being that he's the second owner.
...but yeah, check the sticky and root away.

Thanks for the information guys. Yeah I really hope that they allow him to give me his phone. I kept verifying with the rep that it would be okay to transfer the phone, he said it should be okay since it's HIS property. But i never know with those guys...
I don't plan on removing any apps at all I just want get the root access and ready so when I do hook it up, it'll be ready to go.
I'm excited to see what you guys have in store for this phone...especially coming from the Eris.

Just connect with wifi and use as normal. That easy. You can even setup a google account and use market and have all the sweet and chewies of using the X less the ability of calls and texts.
As stated above, if he doesn't pay the bill VzDubya will (normally) put the phone on the do not activate list. Again though this wont effect use while connected to wifi.

Will I have to set the phone to USB debugging mode if I try and root?
If so, I dont think I'll be able to root since I can't even get passed the "Activation Screen"
Also, how can I check to see what android version he is on (2.1 or 2.2) How do I look at the bootloader info...can I do that w/o Root? Is that dangerous? I don't want to brick the phone...
sorry for all the questions guys appreciate your patience.

Anyone?

Press menu then setting scroll to the bottom of the list to about phone click it and your info will be there. Just a thought if you don't know how to find something that simple are you sure you want to be playing with root.
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mrgloom said:
Press menu then setting scroll to the bottom of the list to about phone click it and your info will be there. Just a thought if you don't know how to find something that simple are you sure you want to be playing with root.
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Actually if you read the first post. The phone is not activated yet, so I don't have the option to "menu>settings".
And Yes, I rooted my Eris. Thanks.

Install app from pc to HD2 ?

Hi.
Is there any way to install an app (apk file) from PC to the phone ?
I can't install app by the phone directly.
Thanks .

Yes, DroidExplorer or via HTC Sync.

Or through android market on your pc.

mattfmartin said:
Or through android market on your pc.
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True, although strictly it still downloads the apk from the Market and doesn't install an apk that you already have saved to your pc
@mattfmartin, do you happen to know where the data for this download would be charged to, ie would it come off of your pc bandwidth or against the phones data bundle? I was just wondering that and as data costs are pretty expensive here in SA it would be really useful to know?

Look into using the adb on the Android sdk. Simply put is adb push insertnamehere very simple
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ClydeB1 said:
True, although strictly it still downloads the apk from the Market and doesn't install an apk that you already have saved to your pc
@mattfmartin, do you happen to know where the data for this download would be charged to, ie would it come off of your pc bandwidth or against the phones data bundle? I was just wondering that and as data costs are pretty expensive here in SA it would be really useful to know?
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It would be on your phone data.
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ClydeB1 said:
True, although strictly it still downloads the apk from the Market and doesn't install an apk that you already have saved to your pc
@mattfmartin, do you happen to know where the data for this download would be charged to, ie would it come off of your pc bandwidth or against the phones data bundle? I was just wondering that and as data costs are pretty expensive here in SA it would be really useful to know?
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wifi works too if you dont have data

coldest~~~ said:
wifi works too if you dont have data
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Thanks did know that. WiFi is also not that prevalent here (starting to pick up though), but I guess I do need to set up a home wifi network sometime though LOL.

Majidjan said:
Hi.
Is there any way to install an app (apk file) from PC to the phone ?
I can't install app by the phone directly.
Thanks .
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Here you go...What you need is "Android Central Sideload Wonder Machine" and all credits go to the guys @ androidcentral...
Download & extract the attached zip file to any location on your pc...Then run AndroidCentral-SWM...Connect ur device to the pc (charge only & usb debugging on), locate d apk file u want 2 install n hit GO...Watch d video below 2 see it in action.

!!MUST READ!! Allow Installation of Non-Market Apps!!! WITHOUT UPDATE!

Go here and follow all instructions: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1107499. This will make the option to install non-market apps straight on your device (HTC Aria) appear!!! Enjoy!
Known issues:
- Unable to send/receive mms (since settings are erased - maybe re-inputting them will enable it again?...)
- HTC Wallpaper list disappears (These wallpapers can still be accessed in their root folder - system/customize/resource)

theonew said:
Go here and follow all instructions: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1107499. This will make the option to install non-market apps straight on your device (HTC Aria)!!! Enjoy!
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Did you test it? So simple its scary..
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CallMeAria said:
Did you test it? So simple its scary..
Sent from my cm7 Aria.
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Yes I did test it and it works. I couldn't believe it myself... but I do now!

I can't believe how easy that was!

It works on my Aria but there are now no images listed under HTC Wallpapers. The Live wallpaper are still available.
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I noticed my phone seems a bit off but it could just be me.
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Just to verify, this works on an unrooted 2.2?
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poetics said:
Just to verify, this works on an unrooted 2.2?
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Yes it does.

poetics said:
Just to verify, this works on an unrooted 2.2?
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Correct
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Thanks! It worked on my aria and didn't even reset the wallpaper or accounts that I can tell.
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I tried this on two Arias running 2.2 and it worked, but it disabled the HTC Wallpaper section options (the select screen comes up but there are no wsllpapers shown) and the MMS send/receive also doesn't work. As hard reset fixed these issues but also removed the "unknown sources" option.
I can load wsllpapers via the live wallpapers and gallery options, but I can't fix the MMS issue.
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it did work for me to unable 3rd party apps installation although it did reset the wallpaper and made the wallpapers disappear from the list but who cares.. I dont use MMS feature, so cant comment on that..

worked for me also but now can not recieve mms

Has anyone tried manually restoring MMS settings?
See: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1107499&page=8#71

I'm glad I waited for more replies.
as long as I can download the .apk, its really not that big of a deal to me anyway. Just have to connect phone to pc, find the file, drag it to my computer and then install it with android injector. This works for amazon apps and any app I have download from here.

If u rooted ur phone you would not need this and rooted phones have been able to do this for quit sometime now. Duh!
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[un]necessary said:
I'm glad I waited for more replies.
as long as I can download the .apk, its really not that big of a deal to me anyway. Just have to connect phone to pc, find the file, drag it to my computer and then install it with android injector. This works for amazon apps and any app I have download from here.
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What .apk are you talking about? There is no .apk you download to unlock this option. You have to clear the data of two specific system apps to do this.

Theonew said:
What .apk are you talking about? There is no .apk you download to unlock this option. You have to clear the data of two specific system apps to do this.
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I THINK that he's talking about root not being that big of a deal as long as he can sideload...I'm pretty sure. Over a long time of being on forums, I have learned to read and understand the most incomprehensible of verbiage.

sorry, i was generalizing. basically if you can download the app, even if you cant install it from your phone, there is a simple method to get it installed when you get to your computer.
edit: yes, I was talking about how easy it is to sideload. just my opinion. easier to do than possibly lose mms options with this method to get the unknown sources checkbox.
just going to wait for the actual update. which better come soon. as it was supposed to be out before this thread even started.

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sorry, i was generalizing. basically if you can download the app, even if you cant install it from your phone, there is a simple method to get it installed when you get to your computer.
edit: yes, I was talking about how easy it is to sideload. just my opinion. easier to do than possibly lose mms options with this method to get the unknown sources checkbox.
just going to wait for the actual update. which better come soon. as it was supposed to be out before this thread even started.
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The update was out before this thread started but only some (very few) people got it. So if someone can't wait for it, since it seems like no one else is going to get it, and they can afford to lose the mms setting (which could be reset manually), then they can do this method.

HOW TO MOUNT tab 10.1??

how to mount it as a usb and i dont want wireless(takes millions of years)?
i cant figure it out. im on snow leopard

i dont believe mac is supported. from what i've seen on here it's not.
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i just want to be able to transfer!! any apps to do so? ANYTHING?

X10D3 said:
i dont believe mac is supported. from what i've seen on here it's not.
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That's what Apple gets for suing Samsung.
Try these links.. hope it helps.
http://blog.surfsoftconsulting.com/2011/06/samsung-galaxy-tab-usb-issues-explaine/
http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/Google+Mobile/thread?tid=0c05526a9bdd1a92&hl=en
Or you can also use DropBox, but it uses the cloud.

You can't... Install Parallel's and load a Windows Virtual Machine. Samsung says its coming... SOMEDAY...

ericc191 said:
That's what Apple gets for suing Samsung.
Try these links.. hope it helps.
http://blog.surfsoftconsulting.com/2011/06/samsung-galaxy-tab-usb-issues-explaine/
http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/Google+Mobile/thread?tid=0c05526a9bdd1a92&hl=en
Or you can also use DropBox, but it uses the cloud.
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yeh ima try FE and in the mean ill upload my DB files

If you are trying to mount it, you are doing it wrong.

bukem75 said:
if you are trying to mount it, you are doing it wrong.
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all i want is a wired file transfer i dont give a crapola about mounting it

This is a good workaround.. I have a Mac so how you do the first part on a PC you'll need to find a solution.
1. Rip the movie with Handbrake to your preferred resolution
2. Download a App from the market called Software Data Cable
3. Download Filezilla
The app gives you all the info needed to connect over wi-fi and once its set up transfer any file to any directory.. Its sweet

download the Samsung keis software for mac
http://www.samsung.com/us/support/downloads/GT-P7510MAVXAB
https://twitter.com/#!/SamsungJohn/status/83735635332055040

I'm having the same issue. I'm on a PC. My PC gives me a confirmation tone when the device is plugged up to the USB port, but no drive letter for the device comes up. How do I go about transferring documents to my Tablet from my PC?
I've already downloaded & installed the USB drivers from Samsung's site:
http://www.samsung.com/us/support/downloads/GT-P7510MAYXAB

I got it working now. I just happen to see a notification that USB Debugging was enabled.
After disabling it, it's working as it should.

Yeah, disabling USB debugging let me connect via USB. You might have to unplug and then replug in your galaxy tab.

[Q] Can the Nexus Player be used COMPLETELY offline?

I've been watching a lot of Nexus Player videos on YouTube, but I haven't seen one yet that shows anyone being able to skip the online portion of the system setup in the beginning. Is it possible to choose to not link any accounts or anything to the Nexus Player and use it COMPLETELY offline forever, without ever connecting to the Internet or logging into any accounts?

pedrovay2003 said:
I've been watching a lot of Nexus Player videos on YouTube, but I haven't seen one yet that shows anyone being able to skip the online portion of the system setup in the beginning. Is it possible to choose to not link any accounts or anything to the Nexus Player and use it COMPLETELY offline forever, without ever connecting to the Internet or logging into any accounts?
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It seems so, but you would be limited in what it could do. You couldn't chromecast without a Wi-Fi connection. You couldn't stream videos either. You could only play videos off a USB stick (if you root).
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IBNobody said:
It seems so, but you would be limited in what it could do. You couldn't chromecast without a Wi-Fi connection. You couldn't stream videos either. You could only play videos off a USB stick (if you root).
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I'm okay with the restrictions for now. I just wanted to be sure that if I wanted to set it up completely offline for the purposes of rooting and sideloading that it could be done if necessary. I have fine wifi, I'm just making sure I can do everything locally in case support for the device is just completely dropped in the future.

pedrovay2003 said:
I'm okay with the restrictions for now. I just wanted to be sure that if I wanted to set it up completely offline for the purposes of rooting and sideloading that it could be done if necessary. I have fine wifi, I'm just making sure I can do everything locally in case support for the device is just completely dropped in the future.
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What I should have also said was that you have to set it up once via Wi-Fi. After that, you can use it without restrictions for local content.
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IBNobody said:
What I should have also said was that you have to set it up once via Wi-Fi. After that, you can use it without restrictions for local content.
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Oh, so you really are REQUIRED to set it up online once? You can't even skip the initial setup?

I'm pretty sure you are required to login once to use it. Once you do that though, you can root it, put custom roms on, or whatever. I doubt there will be many problems if/when support for it is dropped.

GreatBigJerk said:
I'm pretty sure you are required to login once to use it. Once you do that though, you can root it, put custom roms on, or whatever. I doubt there will be many problems if/when support for it is dropped.
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Ah, that's a good point, huh? If I can get in just the initial time, I can basically put a bunch of stuff on there to prevent that in the future.