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Hey im new to the forum and android world. Just bought a vibrant 3 days ago. Is there anything special I should know/learn about my phone or the whole android os?
(rooting dont know what it is just heard about it.)
I just switch from an iphone so any help would be appreciated.
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YoungLeiva said:
Hey im new to the forum and android world. Just bought a vibrant 3 days ago. Is there anything special I should know/learn about my phone or the whole android os?
(rooting dont know what it is just heard about it.)
I just switch from an iphone so any help would be appreciated.
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Welcome to Android!
You can start reading HERE.
There is a lot to learn. So start reading!
So kies mini is a maintance upgrade? Should I do this upgrade ?
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Welcome to the party....also read here and here
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Welcome to the party....also read here and here
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totally forgot. Read those too! Those are great threads to read before posting up any questions, if you run into any trouble, etc.
One more thing...read and read and read and read. You have an expensive phone...all the info you need is here...but do yourself a favor and read for a few days so you understand what you are doing. That will limit your questions and headaches…
There are very helpful people in theses forums and they are more likely to help you after you have you have tried to help your self.
YoungLeiva said:
Hey im new to the forum and android world. Just bought a vibrant 3 days ago. Is there anything special I should know/learn about my phone or the whole android os?
(rooting dont know what it is just heard about it.)
I just switch from an iphone so any help would be appreciated.
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Congratulations on breaking free. Just one piece of advice in addition to the links others already posted - to make your life on these boards more pleasant, use the search before posting questions. There's a good chance the info is already available.
Thank you .
Im reading all this through the app so kind of.hard to read it all bearly getting used to the phone too thanks tho and I will start reading .
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Like everyone has said read lol
Welcome though! I also came from an iphone over a year ago and ive never looked back.
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Welcome
Like all ....welcome the above posts have provided links, remember a couple of things, Go slow at first before changing up the phone... get used to the phone. Look at the apps here and on the android market
Look at the development section in the Vibrant forum and read alot of the posting and links about the custom ROMs. The people who made them are superior to the service provider developers.
Once you are comfortable with your background/reference education then, start modifying the phone. You are going to find this is SUCH a good phone to customize, and way user friendly than others I have used in the past. Good luck, and welcome
Welcome +1!
We're here to help as long as the question hasn't been posted 15x10^n times =) Reading is integral to learning more about your phone. Peek into the dev forum but don't post any questions in there unless directly related to a ROM you've flashed (and even then search the thread for your answer [there's a search thread button at the top of the page]).
There are many good people on the forum even when the get short tempered due to "failure to read" syndrome.
Congratulations on a wise purchase, your phone is only going to get better (we've got some great devs ).
~SB
Anyone else thinking there's some use-less stickies here??
General section specifically.
There's the Nero v4 add on's and what-not.
Why not organize them and put them all into 1 sticky like they did on some other sections?
im pretty sure the "understanding samsung's firmware numbers" doesn't need to be stickied, yes it super interesting, but it doesn't need to be stickied.
Half the first page is with stickies....
I agree, we should erase the Nero v4 addons thread, the tmobile whine thread, the thread deletion thread, and the Samsung's version numbers thread.
Kills me too, like half the first page in general is stickies. I wish they could do tabs like how the xda app is set up.
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This should be stickied. :-D
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Yes way too many.
Only the guides for new users should be stickies in my opinion.
I don't understand why samsungs verision numbers and the gps hardware mod thread are stickies, but whatever.
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This should be stickied. :-D
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I'll gladly add links to most of these threads to the General Sticky, I don't want to insult/upset anyone though.
If you search through the nexus one forums (I had before I traded it), nothing except for noob guides and posting guidelines are stickied.
Samsung Version Numbers?: This is XDA!
Tmobile whine threads: We got froyo already.
GPS hardware fix: use the search bar
Why threads are deleted: again how to post thread
Nero v4 addons: themes and apps and search bar, and Nero v4 is outdated
Why not make 1 thread called STICKIES and put all of these in there?
As someone who TRIES to keep his sticky updated, I would hate to have to go to a stick thread, click a link and then edit mine because the General Sticky (mine) would go to the bottom since it's not posted in too much.
Good idea, but I would not prefer that personally.
I offered to link to some of these, but until a mod tells me their going to be un-stickied, no real point. And again, I am not trying to insult/annoy someone.
Ugh god the stickies truly are annoying, especially when you are using the browser on your phone to visit xda and half the first page is all stickies.
why the heck are samsung version numbers posted as a sticky?
TJBunch1228 said:
Kills me too, like half the first page in general is stickies. I wish they could do tabs like how the xda app is set up.
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half the first page in general is 15 (total= 30) thread; stickies is 8 thread's.
But, I promise, with your help and this thread, reshape not only generally, but the developers section.
First, I'll edit my thread sticked to:
This section's main thread!
And I'll put the link of the thread's that are sticky
Amended ....
please put your suggestion here of threads and formatting of this topic:
Main discussion lists in the General section
Removed other sticky threads!
While I appreciate and agree there were too many stickies, I am a bit upset that mine is now in a link nobody is going to click on....
Perhaps there are not many new people who need my general sticky, but I know if there are, they certainly are going to have a harder time finding it.
thank you. great idea and execution.
s15274n said:
While I appreciate and agree there were too many stickies, I am a bit upset that mine is now in a link nobody is going to click on....
Perhaps there are not many new people who need my general sticky, but I know if there are, they certainly are going to have a harder time finding it.
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I think not ....
Any suggestions to change the title of the thread with the list?
rename: **Vibrant General - Sticky Roll-Up thread**
mmelo76 said:
I think not ....
Any suggestions to change the title of the thread with the list?
rename: **Vibrant General - Sticky Roll-Up thread**
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I think you will get a lot of different answers. My thought are this is more or less plain for noobs. My idea is **Vibrant-General - How to and Info- Sticky Thead**
What ever you do or what you call it I think is a good idea Will you be doing this with the other sections as well aka Development,Themes etc?
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I think you will get a lot of different answers. My thought are this is more or less plain for noobs. My idea is **Vibrant-General - How to and Info- Sticky Thead**
What ever you do or what you call it I think is a good idea Will you be doing this with the other sections as well aka Development,Themes etc?
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I'll wait for more suggestions, thanks
"PLEASE READ BEFORE POSTING - STICKY THREADS"
Also, can you edit the names (your links) and change the order? I mean should the GPS hardware fix really be the first thing people see?
Still disagree, but hey whatever makes the most happy. Would prefer a lof of the "stickies" NOT be stickies... and not have the others lumped into one.
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I'll wait for more suggestions, thanks
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Do u think you could put the guides thread back as sticky? That thread is the most informative and useful in all of vibrant section, and has helped many newbies me included.
Hi guys. I have visited htcdev.com to try to get my HTC wildfire unlocked. However, I am unsure of which carrier to choose from. I am from Singapore. Which carrier should I choose? Please advice.
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Hi guys. I have visited htcdev.com to try to get my HTC wildfire unlocked. However, I am unsure of which carrier to choose from. I am from Singapore. Which carrier should I choose? Please advice.
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Interesting. The reason why nobody answered might be that there are at least two complete guides/tuts here in the forum how to upgrade your hboot, s-off and root the Wildfire
I guess if you plan to do it at the website you linked to this forum might not help (maybe I'm wrong).
If you want to do it with the help of this forum these threads might be a good start: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1145035
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1365159
To be honest I can't say what's the better tutorial at the moment. Most essential: you'll need your hboot version to know which further steps to do
Hi thanks for those awesome links you have given But just asking, the threads were posted for HTC wildfire buzz. Can I still use it fir my HTC wildfire s (marvel) ?
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Hi thanks for those awesome links you have given But just asking, the threads were posted for HTC wildfire buzz. Can I still use it fir my HTC wildfire s (marvel) ?
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um - if you scroll up to the top there's a line that reads "> HTC Buzz: Wildfire > Wildfire General >" so it has been a good idea to ask... No, you can't use this for Wildfire S as those guides are pretty much device specific.
You're definitely in the wrong forum (the Marvel is a completely different device besides the name). To find help for your phone have a look here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1035
eventcom said:
um - if you scroll up to the top there's a line that reads "> HTC Buzz: Wildfire > Wildfire General >" so it has been a good idea to ask... No, you can't use this for Wildfire S as those guides are pretty much device specific.
You're definitely in the wrong forum (the Marvel is a completely different device besides the name). To find help for your phone have a look here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1035
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Oh ****. Do you mind helping me find another thread something like this?
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Oh ****. Do you mind helping me find another thread something like this?
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If I find the time I'll have a look. But I would suggest to ask your question in the Wildfire S "General" or "Q&A" section as rooting/unlocking questions are really device dependant (not only for the needed software but even more for the method) and I have no clue regarding the Marvel
Furthermore you may want to have a look at all threads in these sections starting with "[GUIDE]".
They don't seem to be answering my questions at all ):
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They don't seem to be answering my questions at all ):
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sad
I've had a quick look at the forums over there. Can't say where to start exactly. There's at least an index thread that lists a lot of stuff (guides, tuts, downloads etc.) - probably a good point to start gathering information: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1325730
Furthermore - found by accident - there was a guy who explicitely offered help with all questions: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1803951
For the moment you should go with this - I'm a bit short on time to dig deeper into a phone I don't know
Hope it helps - good luck!
Guys
I am opening this thread because of these things:
Our regular thread got closed because of senseless OT,fighting,and egoism by some immature members.
I used to get all latest GS2 and android related news from it so far.
But now that thread stands closed and I cannot follow all the posts made in different threads daily because of my profession(we have a lot of friends in the same situation) I request all our Indian friends to come and contribute here about GS2 and Android EXCEPT
NO MORE OT
NO MORE APPLE/ANDROID BASHING
NO MORE SPAMMING
NO MORE TALKING ABOUT COMPUTER GAMES.
Even if we get one post per day and it is relevant, it is enough.
I request sahibunlimited,Harsha,ithehappy,raviteja,nishu_gamer,#illidan,coolbuddyin,iekansh,emceeb,ravenssight,ankittulsian,nitinvaid,rajarshi10,ssvijay,ronhoover, anshmeister,sun.90,Jim.j,atulalvenkar,drrkgupta,rakeshishere,reddead66,joenalin and a lot of our friends whose name I have forgotten to come and contribute here and answer questions raised by newcomers.(Bala and Kachru are also welcome as they still retain their GS2 related Knowledge Base)
PS: I am opening this thread only for the abovesaid reason and not to gain any name or fame.
PS2: And if that original thread gets unlocked, I request the Mods to lock this thread.
I am adding the golden words from Bala here for better reach:
* This thread represents a whole nation so pls respect it and keep the rants out somewhere.
* If you dont have answer for any queries raised by a fellow user either ignore it or try helping him/her in a polite way.
* If you find some useless posts or feel someone is going beyond the rules simply report the post with appropriate reason, the rest will take care of itself.
* Sharing is knowledge!! share your knowledge of sgs2 and android as always.. it helps others a lot.
Some Important Links:
1. Original Sammobile sourced ROMS
Gingerbread 2.3.6-http://www.hotfile.com/dl/138544913/a593e3f/I9100XWKL1_I9100ODDKL1_INU.zip.html
ICS-4.0.3-http://www.hotfile.com/dl/157126994/d32eaa5/I9100XWLP7_I9100ODDLP9_INU.zip.html
2.All sammy ROMS-courtesy Intratech- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
3.Before u become a flashomaniac-do this - Backup ur EFS-for this u must be rooted-http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1308546
4.Want to Root ur phone-CF root- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
5.If u have very bad battery backup-go here-http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1179809&highlight=betterbatterystats
6.If u want to know about Kernel Governors, Modules, I/O Schedulers, CPU Tweaks, AIO App Configs-read here-http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1369817
7.If u have somehow lost ur IMEI and u dont have a copy of EFS- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.helroz.GSII_Repair
8.Tons and Tons of Guides and Tutorials for GS2 here-http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1826497
9.All Modems[radio] here -courtesy:veyka-http://www.veyka.co.uk/sgs2/radios/
10.Sammobile page showing latest Indian firmware-http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/?page=3&model=GT-I9100&pcode=INU&os=1&type=1#firmware
11.Google play confusion regarding payment through Debit cards(Thanx to Harsha)-http://www.thinkdigit.com/forum/int...information-regarding-indian-debit-cards.html
12. Okay, u have dropped ur phone into a bucket of water. What next http://www.themobileindian.com/news/8207_How-to-save-a-wet-mobile-phone-at-home
13. Here u come to know about all Android terms,slangs and abbreviations(Thanx to Bala)- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=21856647
14. Harsha's useful Bookmarks from our old thread - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=31328683
15. U only want to bash Android and praise the ifruit company-kindly do it here-http://www.iphoneforums.net/
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Thanks for mentioning my name
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Hi mate, check pm
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Thanks for mentioning my name
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How can I forget you?
I am at present using your wallpapers in my GS2.
Please continue your good work and contribute here as much as possible.
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Guys
I am opening this thread because of these things:
Our regular thread got closed because of senseless OT,fighting,and egoism by some immature members.
I used to get all latest GS2 and android related news from it so far.
But now that thread stands closed and I cannot follow all the posts made in different threads daily because of my profession(we have a lot of friends in the same situation) I request all our Indian friends to come and contribute here about GS2 and Android EXCEPT
NO MORE OT
NO MORE APPLE/ANDROID BASHING
NO MORE SPAMMING
NO MORE TALKING ABOUT COMPUTER GAMES.
Even if we get one post per day and it is relevant, it is enough.
I request sahibunlimited,Harsha,ithehappy,raviteja,#illidan,ravenssight,ankittulsian,nitinvaid and a lot of our friends whose name I have forgotten to come and contribute here and answer questions raised by newcomers.
PS: I am opening this thread only for the abovesaid reason and not to gain any name or fame.
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Thanks for starting this thread. I think all sane members should report any member/post that's OT to the mods to prevent thread from getting closed. Lets please pledge to keep this thread clean.
Pledged
Also make sure that gun trotting omax kid does come to know about this thread
Also I have created another thread maybe I should close it.... Innit
Good to see this thread
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Hi since the last one got closed by the mods (Thanks omax u wanker) I was hoping this could be a new start when we all Indian S2 owners can leave in peace and harmony (yea I know I am being melodramatic)
But seriously the last one was a good thread lot of nice helpful people and a good place to hang out
Make sure no hormone crazed teens are allowed to run amok this thread and everything should be fine
wishing u all 'Indian GS2 Owner's' GoodLuck, and do hope this thread will prosper without any issues for now
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@emceeb if you not report that omaxe post then we still have s2 original thread alive.
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Happy threading
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My dear buddies.. looks like this is going to be our new thread
Please keep in mind the following things before thinking of posting
* This thread represents a whole nation so pls respect it and keep the rants out somewhere.
* If you dont have answer for any queries raised by a fellow user either ignore it or try helping him/her in a polite way.
* If you find some useless posts or feel someone is going beyond the rules simply report the post with appropriate reason, the rest will take care of itself.
* Sharing is knowledge!! share your knowledge of sgs2 and android as always.. it helps others a lot.
Though many of the senior members here know these rules, im pointing these things again specifically for the new users.:good:
@nelson
Yes this was like a hub where we used to share all S2 main related news. It used to be a summary kind thread where we used to know what all have happened in other parts of XDA or Android. Be it be a new ROM, a new app or tweaks or mods. Sad that old thread got plagued by lots of OT and mindless fights.
Hoping this thread will stay clean and much more knowledge oriented
Thank you for taking the initiative on starting his thread.
So now since the OP is now active in XDA (unlike the old thread) we can update some nice "must know points" as and when the days progress (like it's been done on S3 thread).
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Harsha
You have bookmarked some important posts in the older thread.[like H001]
Can u post them here so that they will be helpful for us and for any newcomer?
Yes, nice to see another thread. But I highly doubt how long is this gonna last. Just hope for the best.
Just a KIND REQUEST to the kids, please think thrice before posting OT and restrain yourself from posting if you aren't sure what you're doing and what's your purpose here, it's easy. There are PLENTY forums elsewhere, floating, where you can fight and argue about XboX, PS3, PC, Apple vs Android and blah blah and all those highly nonsense bull****, so why chose XDA? And please keep using proper English, this is not a literature topic that you need to show your language skills with your mother tongue, no one is interested.
The old thread is closed people. This thread will be too if all the posts rant about the closed thread.
Lets make a new beginning.
BTW: Did anyone figure out how to install the OTA available in sammobile? I tried with stock LP7 unrooted firmware. Didnt work..
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The old thread is closed people. This thread will be too if all the posts rant about the closed thread.
Lets make a new beginning.
BTW: Did anyone figure out how to install the OTA available in sammobile? I tried with stock LP7 unrooted firmware. Didnt work..
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latest mobile odin v 3.25 i think has support for ota/zip files. did you tried that?
How to change dpi? The density changer software doesn't work for me.
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latest mobile odin v 3.25 i think has support for ota/zip files. did you tried that?
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Not really. My phone is out of warranty. Dont want to risk it.
I was kinda hoping that it being an OTA could be flashed via Odin/ stock recovery...
I guess I will have to go back to my LPU nandroid..
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Hello together,
So I'm starting this thread for everyone who has specific questions about Android. I first thought about an ultimate android guide but there are already a lot of beginner guides. Long story short: I would like this thread to be explaining specific stuff about android which aren't in our wiki page (like CPU governors and their functions...)
I am not very experienced right now so I would appreciate ,if you will just PM me and I will insert/ add it to the thread.
Greetings
Android_smiley
Reserved for the future...
But not in the development section.. -.-
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android_smiley said:
Hello together,
So I'm starting this thread for everyone who has specific questions about Android. I first thought about an ultimate android guide but there are already a lot of beginner guides. Long story short: I would like this thread to be explaining specific stuff about android which aren't in our wiki page (like CPU governors and their functions...)
I am not very experienced right now so I would appreciate ,if you will just PM me and I will insert/ add it to the thread.
Greetings
Android_smiley
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tldr; I made a thread with no content, as such you guys should PM me the content.
Idea ain't bad but please, try to first find content then start the thread with sufficient enough topics. This is just a placeholder and just spam like it is right now.
Plus, as Xellar said, this doesn't belong in the development forums.
Yes you're right (but I hadn't time to make some stuff in it... :/ )
And as you maybe all know: the i9001 only has one forum and here the most people see it as fast at possible. So...
And as you may have read; I am not a lot experienced but very interested in stuff like this; you and our other big devs know more: I just wanted to make a beginning with this for other not much experienced but very interested...
I thought of an big community project (of course there will be a credits section). I also will try to update as often and fast as possible.
why don't make it in the wiki page?
i think that this thread has no future and it's useless... just my opinion..we have a complex wiki page and search function..Good luck !!
Yes you're right! So let's add more to our wiki!!!
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Xeore said:
i think you should write that in the wiki
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But I am very unexperienced...
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