I know I may be way out of line here but this is just a suggestion. I am a total noob to the Android platform and I have found this website rather informative. Before I start I just want to thank everyone that has poured their blood sweat and tears into these handset. Your knowledge and time posting in threads is greatly appreciated. I have been sitting in front of my laptop, trying to learn a new OS for days. I have been scouring multiple forums, tons of threads, and Google searching for hours. My GF is pissed at me too! I have been doing this just to find the answers to the smallest of questions. I feel intimidated to post a question because I’m not sure whether or not my question is worthy of posting. Largely because I don’t want my arm bit off by some Linux-Android super alligator genius.
I have been in the saltwater reef hobby for years. I have been a member of many forums. In every forum I have been part of we had a NOOB section. This is a place where you can ask any question and have it answered by another noob, average user or admin. Most of the time the threads are all simple trouble shooting and other noobies are solving the issue with them. I sold my last tank three months ago and I still occasionally log on and answer noob questions. Just to support the hobby. I feel the G1 and Magic sections could find this very helpful.
The more people become informed about how this new OS system works the farther we can take push these devises. They will become faster, stronger and more affordable. OPEN HANDSET ALLIACE! I am aware there are some really lazy people out there that do need to research a little (aka simple Google search) before they post. On the other hand some people have kids screaming in the background, significant others that want them to spend every waking moment with them, dogs barking and the list could go on forever. For these people hours of research just is not an option. They need fast-informed answers. A NOOB section could help free up a lot of time for developers, moderators and senior members. Along with being very beneficial and supportive for the Android platform.
Again this is just a suggestion and I’m sorry for being off topic. Thanks.
searching the forums do not take that long and I think as long as you atleast tried a seach (not spend hours searching) and the "n00b" asks well laid out questions everyone would be happy to answer. I am sure it gets frustrating to the "Linux-Android super alligator genius" types when there are 5 threads already about MT3G rooting and some one creates a new thread to ask how to root the MT3G. Everyone will be ok as long as they think before they post.
This is in my opinoin a great idea!
Im a total noob myself and like this alot.
First question:
Are Flash supported by Hero roms? And will there be problems for official updates for Android och Magic from HTC if I root the phone?
(excuse the bad english)
//Nummer3
I have been here for bout two years now and I agree with it being easy to search threads for answers. Sadly, the price we pay for being "into" our phones is that our spouses, kids, and sometimes work bear the burden for our hobby. The more you learn, the easier it gets. Just keep reading and be a sponge. One day the Mrs. will be bragging to her freinds about her modded device to.
Now I'm fully aware of my n00b status, and will not deny it at all, however last night when I was in the midst of my ROM installation fiasco (worked out well in the end!) I thought of something that might be pretty useful when doing all this flashing back to stock in order to load a custom rom...(and then messing up the custom rom, then loading backup, then messing that up, then almost bricking, then freaking out over possible brick, then figuring out how to really use ODIN3, then starting stock, lol....the past 12 hours has been a serious learning experience, but fun now that it's done)
The process I followed to install the Cognition ROM involved taking my bone stock captivate and rooting it, then installing ROM Manager, then backup, etc....Here's my suggestion, take it for what it's worth, and if I'm overstepping my boundaries, try to be nice about letting me know
I've noticed that there are many root "packages" where it installs root, and lagfixes, and a ton of other stuff, but (and maybe I haven't looked hard enough, but I've looked...) I noticed there isn't just a root "package" that ONLY roots the phone and installs ROM Manager only...this is my suggestion- make one! Maybe include Titanium backup, but since I was a bone stock Captivate, I didn't really have too much invested in apps, since I knew I was going to be going back and forth, and I intend on keeping it that way for a while, since I am still learning. But yeah- Root, ROM Manager, and Titanium Backup package would pretty much be the sh*t!
Now, I know I haven't contributed a damn thing to this forum, but this seems like it would be a handy tool to have, and while it's benefits are marginal (you save the whole 3 or 4 minutes to go to the market and install these apps) it makes life a little easier in a world where life isn't always easy (as I found out last night/this morning
If something like this exists already, forgive me for my ignorance and please point me in the right direction. I'm not trying to step on any toes or offend anyone, I just think this would be handy to have, and judging from the knowledge floating around this forum, it *seems* like it would be something fairly elementary for some of you extremely knowledgeable folks to do..
My apologies for such a long-winded post, but I tend to be that way, and again...thanks to all on this forum for a treasure trove of information to read through and slowly acquaint myself with the Android OS...It's hella better than the 3gs Iphone I previously had.......
Welcome aboard. I will say this first, post in the proper area of the forum, this belongs in the general discussion area, for future reference, this is the developement forum.
There are one click root methods, there are other packages that remove AT&T bloat and toss in a few other goodies. A word of caution, read, read, read, learn as much as you can from all of our mistakes before you go making the same ones. You should read an entire thread before jumping ahead and flashing, that way you avoid fiascos and possible brick your phone. Read all of the stickies at the top of the page, then browse all of the topics discussed, usually if you read an entire thread your questions will be answered in it. If you run into trouble and need help you will find it here. Happy hunting!
Root: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=739304
ROM Manager and Titanium: Get them from the market.
Rhiannon224 said:
Welcome aboard. I will say this first, post in the proper area of the forum, this belongs in the general discussion area, for future reference, this is the developement forum.
There are one click root methods, there are other packages that remove AT&T bloat and toss in a few other goodies. A word of caution, read, read, read, learn as much as you can from all of our mistakes before you go making the same ones. You should read an entire thread before jumping ahead and flashing, that way you avoid fiascos and possible brick your phone. Read all of the stickies at the top of the page, then browse all of the topics discussed, usually if you read an entire thread your questions will be answered in it. If you run into trouble and need help you will find it here. Happy hunting!
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+1 to this and yes there is indeed a one-click root already (as bare as you can get). installing ROM manager and titanium can be your job after that (how hard is that? takes like 5 seconds). and yes, read! reading is your friend! read read read read and then when you feel like you've learned everything you can, read more because you still haven't figured it all out. and again, because this doesn't provide anything NEW or unique to Android running on the Samsung Captivate, please keep it to General.
Thanks and enjoy your phone
Rhiannon224 said:
Welcome aboard. I will say this first, post in the proper area of the forum, this belongs in the general discussion area, for future reference, this is the developement forum.
There are one click root methods, there are other packages that remove AT&T bloat and toss in a few other goodies. A word of caution, read, read, read, learn as much as you can from all of our mistakes before you go making the same ones. You should read an entire thread before jumping ahead and flashing, that way you avoid fiascos and possible brick your phone. Read all of the stickies at the top of the page, then browse all of the topics discussed, usually if you read an entire thread your questions will be answered in it. If you run into trouble and need help you will find it here. Happy hunting!
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Cool. I will be sure to post correctly next time. Maybe a mod can move this thread.
As far as reading, that's all I've been doing for the past 2 months (hence, my low post count...didn't want to post when an answer is around the corner) Coming from the Iphone, this is a whole new monster, and all the reading I've done has benefited me infinitely
pyrplhaze said:
Cool. I will be sure to post correctly next time. Maybe a mod can move this thread.
As far as reading, that's all I've been doing for the past 2 months (hence, my low post count...didn't want to post when an answer is around the corner) Coming from the Iphone, this is a whole new monster, and all the reading I've done has benefited me infinitely
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Enjoy your phone, I love mine, I'm a noob too and I spend hours everyday studying these forums. Everyone on here is very helpfull, I use Designgears stuff and love it. His new ROM is amazing it will make your phone fly. My phone has never worked like this, my battery life has improved drastically since flashing this ROM last night. Here's a link to the thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=786532
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Enjoy your phone, I love mine, I'm a noob too and I spend hours everyday studying these forums. Everyone on here is very helpfull, I use Designgears stuff and love it. His new ROM is amazing it will make your phone fly. My phone has never worked like this, my battery life has improved drastically since flashing this ROM last night. Here's a link to the thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=786532
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Yes, but she needs to show it off in her signature... =)
techmik67 said:
Yes, but she needs to show it off in her signature... =)
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I was enjoying it so much I forgot to update my signature. I've been hanging out here trying to help answer some questions, thanks for catching that.
I am new to modding phone and all that great stuff and I have NO idea where to start or what any of the terms are that I see used. I don't know about any software to be able to DL the themes other create or any of that. If some of you guys can give me some insight of what I am doing that would be a great Christmas gift!! So in other words can you guys help me lol
Hello there...
It's been four days since you've posted this question without any responses. Care to guess why?
This forum typically expects its members to do some basic research before posting a question or a problem. At the very least, a simple google search would turn up most of the answers to your questions.
What is perceived as laziness on the part of the OP is never rewarded...frankly, I'm surprised you haven't been flamed yet.
My advice - start reading.
Cheers
here, its a sticky in the development forum:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=701245
the truth of the matter is no one wants to help you. Hell, even while I was learning to cook roms and reaching out to people no one would ever answer my questions. However, you can easily learn EVERYTHING you need to know simply by browsing the forums and reading. Unless you're reading a tutorial that someone specifically created almost nobody is going to spoon feed you....
If you HAVE questions you should really learn to master Google. It's amazing how learning to use a search engine can transform your life. It's all about asking questions and using descriptive keywords. "how to flash rom evo" will tell you a lot, "android what is root", etc.....
I have been lurking here for a couple of months now. Trying different roms initially then flashing different kernels. I don't know much about this stuff at all but want to learn. Hopefully I can start learning some coding soon as well. I love this forum and watching the ways in which all of these different mods, roms, etc grow within the community.
From the beginning I have taken the word (rules) of this forum at face value. I have followed (and agree with) READING THE WIKI's. To me they are indispensable. I have read (yes even the 500+) all of the posts that I am interested in learning about. This patience has paid off! Every time I follow your instructions and search threads for answers to possible issues, everything turns out right.
Finally, I came into this forum not wanting to ask for ETA's. There are so many people here putting there daily lives aside, FOR DONATIONS, for our gratification. To me there is nothing more insulting than asking for something you don't deserve. Be grateful. Think about someone asking you to put hard work (time) into something for you that you may or may not get paid for. Charity can only go so far.
Thanks to all of the devs who put there hours into this. LIFE=TIME....
You obviously don't owe us your time.
Hopefully I can start really learning the languages soon and hopefully start contributing to take some of the weight off you guys.
Great job guys!!!!
Matt
HEROC gbMod decafuct
I know its a semi older thread but I just wanted to echo this same thought & didnt want to start another thread.
As with Mattlebla I've been lurkin for the past few months. With all the hard work and donation of TIME from all the Dev's & ppl whom help others have absolutely given way way more value to us Hero owners.
To all the awesome Dev's we are extremely grateful, thankful & indebted to your hard work. Thank you so damn much! That can't be said enough.
Kumetto
HeroC (perpetrating as a DroidX w/sounds & boot)
2.3 AOSPCM7
Decafuct
Firerats MTD
ALL THANKS to the freakin' great community at XDA!
After reading and thinking about it for a while, I finally took the plunge and flashed my first ROM (Azura) here about 2 weeks ago. I read more and more on here (it is quite addictive) and decided to try switching to the new Bionix-v ROM. Before ever flashing, I was getting pretty frustrated with the stock Vibrant - always freezing, lagging, GPS not working, etc. I honestly feel like I have a brand new phone.
I just wanted to say THANK YOU to all of the developers out there that spend countless hours working on ROMS, apks, and other things to share with the community. I see from reading through these boards that tons of people "drive-by" here and grab things, sometimes without reading first, and then look to the "pros" to get them out of their mess. So thank you for everything.
To all the newbies like myself, keep reading. The answers are on here. Sometimes it's hard to find them, and it's ok to ask a question, but please search before asking a question. Also, please thank the devs when you use something or when someone helps you out.
cccheel said:
After reading and thinking about it for a while, I finally took the plunge and flashed my first ROM (Azura) here about 2 weeks ago. I read more and more on here (it is quite addictive) and decided to try switching to the new Bionix-v ROM. Before ever flashing, I was getting pretty frustrated with the stock Vibrant - always freezing, lagging, GPS not working, etc. I honestly feel like I have a brand new phone.
I just wanted to say THANK YOU to all of the developers out there that spend countless hours working on ROMS, apks, and other things to share with the community. I see from reading through these boards that tons of people "drive-by" here and grab things, sometimes without reading first, and then look to the "pros" to get them out of their mess. So thank you for everything.
To all the newbies like myself, keep reading. The answers are on here. Sometimes it's hard to find them, and it's ok to ask a question, but please search before asking a question. Also, please thank the devs when you use something or when someone helps you out.
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