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i posted something for help and never got a reply, also i have went back alot of pages and a lot of people who are new and posted for help have received none what so ever. why is that?
chris
It might be the nature of the question or not enough info to allow someone to compose an answer without asking a question in response.
I'm hardly an old-timer around here and have found the site quite helpful and have gotten response to my questions.
its fairly easy to ask for more info tho? but it was just a question i wasnt getting on anyones back or that. i am a total newbie at these phones and need as much help as i can get to use it to its full potential
chris
I'm new here too. Asked a question, got an answer. Look at your question and two things trike me. Its a bit vague and its something I expect you could find out by searching these forums and the rest of the net.
I find that if you help yourself - by finding out as much as you can first, maybe trying a few things and having them fail - then people are far more willing to help you.
General rule of the board No.79231 - "Don't reply to anyone who spells theme incorrectly" ;-)
Seriously, it's probably because you asked a question that has been asked so many times that it is obvious you have not shown any effort by doing a search yourself.
Tip try a search for corporate AND install. I'm not sure if it is exactly the same method as on the Alpine and I'm not going to search for you I'm afraid.
yea i understand that guys, and i have searched and found a load of stuff just do not have a clue what to download theres that many.
oh an come on one typo :lol:
chris
So you started a post to ask how come no one answered your other post?
What's the question?
If you can't find the answer here, have you checked other forums?
Lotta people out there with answers...
OK heres what you asked:
got my XDA yesterday an was told to wipe the o2 software an its speeds up the phone more, also looking for the XP theam for it. and how to update and install etc etc? first time av had a phone like th ...
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See first thing I noticed - everything you asked in this post can be found by just searching the forum. Themes [I assume you do mean themes] can be found by a simple google search. How to install on the XDA[is that a phone?] can be found in the users manual. Upgrading the ROM might be something you wanna come back to once you know your phone a little better. Live with it a little while...
dkb218 said:
So you started a post to ask how come no one answered your other post?
What's the question?
If you can't find the answer here, have you checked other forums?
Lotta people out there with answers...
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dont get ratty dude. i asked a question thats all. other guys have explaned and i understand i should hvae searched abit more etc etc.
chris267 said:
dkb218 said:
So you started a post to ask how come no one answered your other post?
What's the question?
If you can't find the answer here, have you checked other forums?
Lotta people out there with answers...
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dont get ratty dude. i asked a question thats all. other guys have explaned and i understand i should hvae searched abit more etc etc.
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Me, Get ratty? Perish the thought. Me getting ratty would be like me saying something like, oh, I don't know - "Listen you little twit!!! Try the fricken search button!!!" But I didn't say that. I tried to offer you some help. Take it or leave it!!!
haha i like your banter :wink:
i was refering to your first question.
my questions are:
1. how do i delete the o2 bumff of my mini s
2. what programs do i need to delete it?
3. how do i get a xp style theme?
4 and is there any other good apps out there for the mini s which might intrest me?
hows that? :lol:
chris
chris267 said:
haha i like your banter :wink:
i was refering to your first question.
my questions are:
1. how do i delete the o2 bumff of my mini s
2. what programs do i need to delete it?
3. how do i get a xp style theme?
4 and is there any other good apps out there for the mini s which might intrest me?
hows that? :lol:
chris
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Thats so much better....
1. I take it you mean the ROM. You don't wanna delete the OS. You wanna upgrade it. I use the MDA/Wizard so I'm not to sure about the upgrade for the mini but I'm sure someone has cooked one by know. Again. Just search for "Mini s Rom upgrade."
2. Once you find the upgrade, it'll tell you how to install it. Read that post carefully. No since bricken the thing.
3. Search for themes. I use www.pdagold.com and a few others.
4. No Chris, how would I know what would interest you? I mean I good but mind reading isn't something I've mastered just yet - close but still not 100%. PDA gold offers some freeware. Check them out...
dkb218 said:
chris267 said:
haha i like your banter :wink:
i was refering to your first question.
my questions are:
1. how do i delete the o2 bumff of my mini s
2. what programs do i need to delete it?
3. how do i get a xp style theme?
4 and is there any other good apps out there for the mini s which might intrest me?
hows that? :lol:
chris
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Thats so much better....
1. I take it you mean the ROM. You don't wanna delete the OS. You wanna upgrade it. I use the MDA/Wizard so I'm not to sure about the upgrade for the mini but I'm sure someone has cooked one by know. Again. Just search for "Mini s Rom upgrade."
2. Once you find the upgrade, it'll tell you how to install it. Read that post carefully. No since bricken the thing.
3. Search for themes. I use www.pdagold.com and a few others.
4. No Chris, how would I know what would interest you? I mean I good but mind reading isn't something I've mastered just yet - close but still not 100%. PDA gold offers some freeware. Check them out...
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cheers dude al start searching for that stuff.
i threw that 4th question in for good luck lol, but i will check them out. thanks for your help and i will let you know how i get on
cheers
chris
chris267:
People do help newbies, and that's part of the job. I'm getting worried by the number of people saying that we don't help newbies. We were all one once, but for God, I suppose (I guess that's what he was doing for the first 5 days, blinging up his phone!)
Anyway, I don't know anything about the o2 stuff. I've got an o2 phone, but basically reset my phone before it installed anything from the extended rom. This basically means, extended slowness. You can then pick and choose what to install to customise your phone, resulting in a faster phone.
Theme and things: I suggest you have a look through this thread for ideas
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=44560&highlight=start
Many people recommend Wisbar, a customisation program to change the look of the phone. It's heavy, uses a lot of memory, but looks good.
Have a look through this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=57926&highlight=software
There are many similar threads on the board, but my recommendations are, install SmallMenu, gsfinder, (and for me, VJOkButt). Anything else is cosmetic or optional, these 2/3 are essential.
V
1. to remove it try doing a hard reset, then boot up in coproate mode and enter 0506.Failing that to temporarily remove it go to start->settings->remove programs and remove O2ActiveUI. This will only make it go until your next hard reset. If you want to get rid of it another way try removing the file from the startup by: fileexplorer /windows/startup remove the program called o2 startup and do a soft reset.
2.no prgrams needed
3.you need to get wisbar advance forst, then get the xp theme on that and it should work
4. get a program called spb pocket plus, great little app and tcmp movie player too is good after that it's down to personal preference
Try www.freewareppc.com for lots of freeware.
hahaha
1. How to install Windows XP on my Wizard?
2. Where to download 3mpx patch for my camera?
3. And I need FM-radio patch too. May be it in AKU 3.5?
4. How to double screen resolution to 640x480?
5. And finally: how to install ASQ* Filter for this forum?
*ASQ = Another Stupid Question
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i posted something for help and never got a reply, also i have went back alot of pages and a lot of people who are new and posted for help have received none what so ever. why is that?
chris
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Sorry about your Feelings Chris.
I felt the same a few days back when I joined this forum.
But People who scorned at me were probably those who had never even heard about the forums I am Moderating on; (these forums have nothing to do with XDA developement however) But I can assure them that had they posted anything "seemingly stupid" on those forums I would have gladly helped them.
Vijay Was extremely helpful in explaining to me the way the world runs and the Way THIS forum Runs (excuse the caps).
He came to my rescue and set things right about it and I am glad that he is here as are some other members who have been very much helpful.
This forum is a Great place for newcomers as well as for experts.
At first if you dont understand things u might feel confused; but later on as you go thru the posts......things become clear.
At least they did for me.
I have read your posts and what you write was, what I felt just 2 weeks back when I joined, Only I took it all in my stride.
Chris maybe you had the guts to speak it out loud..
So in a way you are better that me Chris !!
Please keep on searching for your answers here on xda-dev and I am sure you shall go a long way.
In case there is ever anything I can do to help you out simply whisper...
(im me)
I have posted a reply to your queries for O2 default software removing and I have posted a few Today skins (XP type)
regards....and have fun with your New Set !!
The skins are availble here :arrow:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/download.php?id=13780
jeasbe'
(Simply a newbie like you )
jeasbe: I hope that you meant that sincerely, because I just read through my posts to you and I always sound like I'm a real idiot! I'm not generally such a d*ck, but I was relatively recently made a moderator, and my view is this:
I love this forum; I refresh all day, I wrote an RSS scraper for it, and post randomly all through the day. I try to keep the board as enjoyable for others as it is for me. I don't like slapping anyone down, because who am I? But sometimes, I think people forget that we're all people with brains and familes and feelings, not just meaningless posts on a forum.
So really, I mean it, if anyone gives anyone a hard time, PM me and I'll see if it's a legitimate complaint. If I can help, I'll probably end up answering a post at some point anyway, because I can't stop :shock:
Again jeasbe, apologies for sounding curt with you before, but as you can see from the above thread, people were getting out of hand and that irritated me!
V
vijay555 said:
jeasbe: I hope that you meant that sincerely, because I just read through my posts to you and I always sound like I'm a real idiot! I'm not generally such a d*ck, but I was relatively recently made a moderator, and my view is this:
I love this forum; I refresh all day, I wrote an RSS scraper for it, and post randomly all through the day. I try to keep the board as enjoyable for others as it is for me. I don't like slapping anyone down, because who am I?................
Again jeasbe, apologies for sounding curt with you before, but as you can see from the above thread, people were getting out of hand and that irritated me!
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THE GREATEST of all Men Underestimate themselves and Vijay is Far too Modest !!
dude its maybe a american thing i think.... i got treated the same on mp3car forum... and there mostly yanks too...
dont worry bout it....
i do kinda see ehere there comming from though.... I guess if u sit watching same forum all the time would start to annoy u that kept getting the same old questions asked...
I personaly got 2 replys... so did pretty well... although... still cant get rid of flipping message sent tone
So my Tilt is practically brand new, & I have used it like three times so far. The only things I've done is order (most) of the accessories that I'll (at least initially) need for it. But as far as how it runs or operates, it's bone stock & brand new.
What should I do to it first?
What r.o.m. / firmware should I run?
What should I remove & what should I add?
Is there any sort of a "first things first" for newbies sticky, thread, etc.?
Would it help if I told you guys what I want it to do & how I want it run?
Or is this generic enough in nature so that's not necessary?
Thanks in advance for all your help, guys.
first thing would be the wiki..
always install Hard SPL
(It's like a condom for your phone!)
Bookmarked.
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first thing would be the wiki..
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Both the Kaiser forum and the Tilt-specific wiki are now bookmarked.
There is a also a newbie guide thread
Link, please.
persiansown said:
There is a also a newbie guide thread
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Link, please.
awdbeast said:
So my Tilt is practically brand new, & I have used it like three times so far.
What r.o.m. / firmware should I run?
Would it help if I told you guys what I want it to do & how I want it run?
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Why do so many first time posters ask what ROM to run? It strikes me as kinda like buying a new GM car, driving it out of the showroom, straight round to the service dept and asking them if the engine is good enough, or should you rip it out and chuck a Ford engine in.
Knowing what you need it to do/ run is helpful as I doubt my needs are the same as your, so any advice I, or anyone else gives, on mods, tweeks etc won't necesarily meet your needs. To give you an idea, my last phone was the HTC Universal, I changed from a WM5 to a WM6 ROM. I lost video call, and the device wasn't as stable, but I had to do that in order to get the device to do one particular thing (pair with my bluetooth carkit using RSAP). If it wasn't for this, I would have left the stock ROM in the thing.
You say you've used it 3 times so far. Personally, I would use it a while longer, see if there is anything you don't like then have a look around the forums to see if there is a fix. Whilst your doing that, have a look around the forums anyway to see if there is anything you like the look of. One of the mods I made to my Kaiser was installing the upgraded camera CAB. I hardly use the camera and this was a kind of 'just for the hell of it' mod. The rest of my Kaiser is stock, same ROM, same Radio as it was supplied with, its fine just the way it was designed. Give it a month of use, list what your not happy with, then see if there is something that will shorten that list.
I totally agree with Steve-C.
This is what you need to do, and in the order that you need to do it:
Play with your device to get to know it.
Read the manual
Play with your device to get to know it.
Read the wiki
Play with your device to get to know it.
Read the forums
Play with your device to get to know it.
After you have completed these steps, you will know the answer to everything you asked... and if not, then post specific questions.
Got tilt last week.
Kinda scared to unlock with software. paid $10 for unlocking service on ebay. very fast.
I would like to flash the rom with a faster performing one but my main question is do I need jumspl or hardspl if it's unlocked?
Also when exactly do I install the radio?
is the order like this?
jumpspl, hardspl, radio, rom?
I did read the tons of pages, but no offense to anyone but it's not written in a user friendly kinda way. again, no offence.
What's the faster performing roms out there?
I'm also having problems wih my activesync. I got a red exclamation mark on the system tray. I have 3 unresolved items in the window. tried to fix them which are some favorites but need to install outlook. I can't sync anything else besides pics and videos as well. I do have outlook express working so what the heck does it want me to do?
any help appreciated.
You did not.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=433835
Oh yeah, and I cannot find a quote but its goes like this:
And dont ever try to ask, which one is the best/fastest ROMs.
saw that one and read, twice.. still doesn't answer questions. After phone is unlocked do I need jumpspl and hardspl? it talks about cid unlock, which i'm assuming i don't need since I unlocked? which still, it isn't written well. I have to say people , especially the seniors have little patience for giving new people guidance. The guide is not written well, and doesn;t answer any question I just asked except the rom question which I still don't why do people get so impulsive about that. It's not a nice way to treat new people IMO.
as well if you ask newbies, I will tell you the information is too spread out and quite unorganized. check this page tell me if you don't htink someone did this after smoking something:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=397434
with 40000 links is a newbie supposed to understand with all those links.? I don't think so. I did see the link which shows the whole process and again, doesn't answer the specific questions.
amitsivak said:
saw that one and read, twice.. still doesn't answer questions. After phone is unlocked do I need jumpspl and hardspl? it talks about cid unlock, which i'm assuming i don't need since I unlocked? which still, it isn't written well. I have to say people , especially the seniors have little patience for giving new people guidance. The guide is not written well, and doesn;t answer any question I just asked except the rom question which I still don't why do people get so impulsive about that. It's not a nice way to treat new people IMO.
as well if you ask newbies, I will tell you the information is too spread out and quite unorganized. check this page tell me if you don't htink someone did this after smoking something:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=397434
with 40000 links is a newbie supposed to understand with all those links.? I don't think so. I did see the link which shows the whole process and again, doesn't answer the specific questions.
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Just for be safe - flash HardSPL.
You can always revert back to original one. Answer how to do it is somewhere in the Kaiser Wiki.
As the title says...
Installed a rom and lost TOMTOM... Just wondering if there is any way to get it back.
TOMTOM was on the phone when i purchased it.
Try to tap your heels together 3 times and say, "there's no place like home, there's no place like home, there's no place like home".
If that doesnt work the next thing is to check your SD Card for the cab installer or even a folder called 2577.
This section is not for questions and answers, obviously you make a habit of doing things without thoroughly inverstigating first.
Wow jerk much?
How are you able to assume what my habits are?
Either way your post did not help in the slightest.
try go to Tomtom website or go back where U purchased your phone
any chance can get back your tomtom
I know your habits "jerk off" because you have posted your bs question in "Rom Development".
Go find the right place for asking idiotic questions!
Considering this was my 7th post, I really don't think you know my habbits...
Wake up to yourself mate.
You could of just said, "Wrong area" and pointed me to the correct one.
Get off your high horse mate and grow up.
Considering this is your seventh post, rather than posting where ever you think is appropriate how about reading and searching a little or even using some common sense, have some respect for the forum and its members. Not knowing is no excuse!
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have some respect for the forum and its members
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That's rich coming from someone who first called him a jerk off who asks stupid questions. How about helping him out and explaining about posting in the right place. Posting in the wrong area has nothing to do with respect! He made a mistake.
FooisM, just like software that you install on a Windows machine, you'll need the original installation files eg from the SD/CD that the program came on.
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That's rich coming from someone who first called him a jerk off who asks stupid questions. How about helping him out and explaining about posting in the right place. Posting in the wrong area has nothing to do with respect! He made a mistake.
FooisM, just like software that you install on a Windows machine, you'll need the original installation files eg from the SD/CD that the program came on.
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Cheers mate, Ill get in contact with the seller
Oppressa said:
That's rich coming from someone who first called him a jerk off who asks stupid questions. How about helping him out and explaining about posting in the right place. Posting in the wrong area has nothing to do with respect! He made a mistake.
FooisM, just like software that you install on a Windows machine, you'll need the original installation files eg from the SD/CD that the program came on.
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huh? did you read anything in this thread yourself?
this thread definately needs kotex night time pads with wings.
Going no were, closed
Where do I get started?
Just been wondering that as of late, how do I get around to get starting on my own build?
Any advice is helpful thanks!
They don't like to give straight answers to this question. I think it's kind of like when you first start in a trade, like when I started dong electric work, you have to pay your dues. In the case of a trade it's dong the **** work, in this case I think it's searching thousands of threads, trial and error, risking bricking your phone, etc. Nobody likes a noob taking a shortcut. Lol.
kniteshift said:
Where do I get started?
Just been wondering that as of late, how do I get around to get starting on my own build?
Any advice is helpful thanks!
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They don't like to give straight answers to this question. I think it's kind of like when you first start in a trade, like when I started dong electric work, you have to pay your dues. In the case of a trade it's dong the **** work, in this case I think it's searching thousands of threads, trial and error, risking bricking your phone, etc. Nobody likes a noob taking a shortcut. Lol.
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While this is *sometimes* true, we here at XDA try not to make it so. However, I will say that it's quite a task and a pain in the ass to find the information one tries to look for; there really isn't a "Tutorial" section (Wiki, yes -- but with limited info). Usually, the search function will find you the information you're looking for -- if not, ALWAYS check other websites. (e.g. Android Central, Modaco's website, etc)
Case and Point:
To get started with ROM development, Icon making, and setting up a Ubuntu for the Android SDK, use these links below.
**All credit goes to Gbhil - who can be found here and at Android Central for the information found in these links!
** For ROM development
1. http://forum.androidcentral.com/hacking/6037-general-rom-faq.html
** For Customer Icons
2. http://forum.androidcentral.com/htc-hero-roms-hacks/6070-changing-hero-application-icons.html
** Setting up Ubuntu
3. http://forum.androidcentral.com/hac...ramming-envrionment-using-ubuntu-windows.html]
These should get you started, after this -- like I said earlier -- USE the search function, there is information here; otherwise search elsewhere also. Good luck.
a bit drastic, but not untrue...
actually just asking "how to" is a bit unspecific. just start by looking how others have done it. and to actually brick your phone by toying with roms is hard to do. a pretty safe way to achieve a brick would be flashing a wrong radio or spl, which is not part of rom cooking. as long as your custom recovery image boots your phone is fully working. now go and rip apart your favorite rom, and a last hint: there is actually a thread called "[how to] rom cooking" somewhere in the hero section... maybe worth a search?
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a bit drastic, but not untrue...
actually just asking "how to" is a bit unspecific. just start by looking how others have done it. and to actually brick your phone by toying with roms is hard to do. a pretty safe way to achieve a brick would be flashing a wrong radio or spl, which is not part of rom cooking. as long as your custom recovery image boots your phone is fully working. now go and rip apart your favorite rom, and a last hint: there is actually a thread called "[how to] rom cooking" somewhere in the hero section... maybe worth a search?
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Yes, its by Lox_Dev -- but for a beginner, this might be overwhelming.
Just because I want to be nice: Here's the link he's talking about.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=551711
Checkout this, it's on ROM cooking:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=551711
forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=639726
For the record guys, I was just joking about the not being helpful thing. I wasn't trying to offend anyone. And I completely understand the idea behind the mindset, regardless. When someone at work comes up to me and asks me something about an android phone, I say "I have written three tutorials on troubleshooting, syncing, and basic use of the device. Go read it." After I take the time to write the **** down, it's offensive when someone just wants to ask and have their hand held instead of doing a little reading and legwork. But once again, wasn't trying to insult or piss anyone off.
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For the record guys, I was just joking about the not being helpful thing. I wasn't trying to offend anyone. And I completely understand the idea behind the mindset, regardless. When someone at work comes up to me and asks me something about an android phone, I say "I have written three tutorials on troubleshooting, syncing, and basic use of the device. Go read it." After I take the time to write the **** down, it's offensive when someone just wants to ask and have their hand held instead of doing a little reading and legwork. But once again, wasn't trying to insult or piss anyone off.
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I agree. I've took the time to read,search and try things.
I flashed the zip file and tried to flash it but I got a "can't find update script" Does anyone know what Im doing wrong?
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I flashed the zip file and tried to flash it but I got a "can't find update script" Does anyone know what Im doing wrong?
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lol you probably have no update script
unzip an existing (working!) rom and check the contents of the META-INF folder, the three files in it are the signatures and can be deleted (will be recreated when signing the the file in the end). now check the subfolders, eventually you will find the update script.
LOL. The ROM I trying to flash is the early 2.0.1 release from flipz. I was just clearing out stuff I didn't want. Ill take a look at that, thanks.