HTC Dream Digital Compass, Motion Sensor - G1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi all
on the htc dream web site it says that the dream has a Digital compass and motion sensor ..
where do we find these on the phone??
I cant see them

Hiya
You can't see them. But you can use them. Download "Compass" from market and then you can use/see the compass.
Research on how they work by urself.

i cant dont have market

then look up for a APK file of Compass and ADB install it

Mr wyngaard said:
i cant dont have market
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You can also find some .apks on the net.
To see the motion sensor in action, you can download "Bubble"
Its a level
You can also turn on auto-rotation in settings to use the accelerometer (motion sensor)

thank you for all the help guys
i think the problem is that i have android 1.1 thats why there is nothing under settings for auto-rotation.
how do you install files after downloading them off the net

Mr wyngaard said:
thank you for all the help guys
i think the problem is that i have android 1.1 thats why there is nothing under settings for auto-rotation.
how do you install files after downloading them off the net
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set up adb if you havent already (guide is posted as stickies and you can search for them as well)
then just
Code:
adb install C:\appname.apk
where C:\appname.apk is the full path to the application
You can also upgrade to cupcake w/ the available updates online

B-man007 said:
set up adb if you havent already (guide is posted as stickies and you can search for them as well)
then just
Code:
adb install C:\appname.apk
where C:\appname.apk is the full path to the application
You can also upgrade to cupcake w/ the available updates online
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can you do the upgrade with out rooting your phone

Mr wyngaard said:
can you do the upgrade with out rooting your phone
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Update to 'Cupcake' 1.5? Of Course! You should have received the over-the-air (OTA) update by now :-S
But anyway, what do you mean you don't have the market?

Related

Photoshop for Android

Just a heads up for everyone, photoshop app mobile is available to download at Market.
Developers are recognising the value of Android,
Photoshop.com Mobile needs a bit more improvement. PicSay does alot more and is alot better. check it out
Yeh, ur right, I was rather disappointed. It's free tho, should expect more from these guys soon
well i got it via market enabler changed to usa t-mobile and got the app give us a guide on copying the app from the phone and i will post a link
It isnt available on my market..cant seem to find in online,
can i get it someplace else?
Help please
Tikej said:
It isnt available on my market..cant seem to find in online,
can i get it someplace else?
Help please
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download market enabler from here;
http://strazzere.com/blog/?tag=market-enabler
Do i need a rooted phone?
Market enabler doesnt work on my hero... ;(
Tikej said:
Do i need a rooted phone?
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yes, you must have root
Got it after installing Market Enabler. Only one problem. I didnt save the setting for UK T-Mobile.
Could anyone on this network let me know the operator number etc so I can reset my market back to the UK.
Thanks
furrypotato said:
Got it after installing Market Enabler. Only one problem. I didnt save the setting for UK T-Mobile.
Could anyone on this network let me know the operator number etc so I can reset my market back to the UK.
Thanks
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The easiest way I find is to uninstall then reinstall Market Enabler, remember to save ur settings next time so that u can always go back to them.
Photoshop apk file
Currently Photoshop is only available for the US market. However you could download the apk file fo here;
http://softbanksucks.blogspot.com/2009/11/photoshopcom-android-app-available-here.html
Stea1thmode said:
The easiest way I find is to uninstall then reinstall Market Enabler, remember to save ur settings next time so that u can always go back to them.
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Or you can just reboot your phone. The settings get reset on boot
its just not available in most countries dudes, see androlib "photoshop" for further info.
btw u r not missing somethin if ya don have dat app

Hero keyboard in Eclair

Hi,
is it possible to add the Hero keyboard to Eclair ROMs? If so, how?
I greet all the fans ROMs Eclair
This is the wrong section, just make sure you post in the correct section next time.
But this is what you need:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=567294&highlight=HTC_IME
Install it like a regular app, then go to settings and change the keyboard to Touch Input.
Thanks and sorry for wrong section:/
No worries! Enjoy your Eclair
Eclipse9069 said:
This is the wrong section, just make sure you post in the correct section next time.
But this is what you need:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=567294&highlight=HTC_IME
Install it like a regular app, then go to settings and change the keyboard to Touch Input.
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Both links seems to be down, cant pull up a download page. is there another way of getting these?
SarDroid said:
Hi,
is it possible to add the ROMs Eclair keyboard Hero? If so, how?
I greet all the fans ROMs Eclair
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Man, I swear that I mean no disrespect whatsoever, but I sure do loves me some broken English!
Esquire22 said:
Both links seems to be down, cant pull up a download page. is there another way of getting these?
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Both links are working fine for me.
Try a different browser, or a download manager.
Eclipse9069 said:
Both links are working fine for me.
Try a different browser, or a download manager.
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some how it downloaded as a zip. was it supposed to? if so how to install
Esquire22 said:
some how it downloaded as a zip. was it supposed to? if so how to install
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Just change the file type to .apk
apk files are really just zips with the filetype changed
Diceman4 said:
Just change the file type to .apk
apk files are really just zips with the filetype changed
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Thanks. I know this may not be the thread for this question. but i already downloaded an htc_ime.apk thru adb and it force closes. how do I pull it thru adb? or can i uninstall thru managing applications? Thanks in adv
you can install through an app manager
you can install it through an appmanager
The Hero KB is in Eclair, Manup's 1.4r2. idk what others have it. just an FYI, so you could pull it from there if you needed to find one.

HTC Hidden WIFI

I saw that on this page: http://www.wpcentral.com/htc-releases-hidden-wifi-app-windows-phone1, HTC has released an app to find hidden wifi.
It's only for HTC for now I think.....
Nice info..!!!
htcfreak said:
Nice info..!!!
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The new app doesn't work unless you are on the March 2011 NoDo update. So unless until the cooks release the NoDo update for the HD2.
Trust me...already tried it!!!
hjhjhj said:
The new app doesn't work unless you are on the March 2011 NoDo update. So unless until the cooks release the NoDo update for the HD2.
Trust me...already tried it!!!
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i was looking forward to this app but as stated above, it doesnt work unless you have the NoDo update
Hidden wifi
Removed it. To much leeches.
Hi
Can we use Adhoc network with WP7
FlowerPotmen said:
Here it is if you need it.
Remember to hit the thanks button when you download it.
FPM
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Hello there!
How do you download and install this app? Thought you'd need to unlock with Chevron to do it?
darkwaxer said:
Hello there!
How do you download and install this app? Thought you'd need to unlock with Chevron to do it?
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Chevron is not required with the nodo updates. Use with the latest rom updates. If you download it, you have to use Tom's XAP installer to install it.
Looks like you have never done this before?
FPM
FlowerPotmen said:
Chevron is not required with the nodo updates. Use with the latest rom updates. If you download it, you have to use Tom's XAP installer to install it.
Looks like you have never done this before?
FPM
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That'll be right! I haven't unlocked my phone for developer access so I thought it was impossible to side load apps without this?
Where can I find the XAP installer?
darkwaxer said:
That'll be right! I haven't unlocked my phone for developer access so I thought it was impossible to side load apps without this?
Where can I find the XAP installer?
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You can read all at this link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=912218
Before you use any program, you are better to look thru all the posts. You will find Toms installer in one of the forms. Read and learn.
FPM
FlowerPotmen said:
You can read all at this link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=912218
Before you use any program, you are better to look thru all the posts. You will find Toms installer in one of the forms. Read and learn.
FPM
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Thank you for the link, very much appreciated.
It mentions about unlocking with Chevron which from reading a few news sites MS have been bricking peoples phones when they have performed updates with Zune. It still a big issue?
I am not necessary looking to completely unlock the phone but definitely don't want to risk balls'ing the phone for homebrew apps. I have unbranded which I'm very satisfied with but I just want to be able to connect to my home wifi without broadcasting it. But seems I have to run the risk of playing with Chevron, unlocking, and registering as a dev with MS to simply load one app. I'll keep reading and consider my options.
Thanks again
Am I the only one that can't find the app in the marketplace?
Just flashed a NoDo rom onto the phone today and was looking forward to being able to use this.
Tazzimus said:
Am I the only one that can't find the app in the marketplace?
Just flashed a NoDo rom onto the phone today and was looking forward to being able to use this.
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Rather than go into the Marketplace, go straight to HTC Hub and it'll be on the front page. The 'Download' or 'Share' options don't appear though.
Ain't in there either, bit of a pain that..

[REQUEST] Polaris Office

I removed Polaris Office from my phone as I wanted to use Quickoffice HD.
I backed up with Titanium but I cant recover the backup.
Can someone upload the apk?
Thanks in advance!
mike-o2 said:
I removed Polaris Office from my phone as I wanted to use Quickoffice HD.
I backed up with Titanium but I cant recover the backup.
Can someone upload the apk?
Thanks in advance!
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yep!!!!!!
Thanks a lot!
how come i can't re-install polaris? file says no install in file manager.
running on fr12 fear edition
encryptor20 said:
how come i can't re-install polaris? file says no install in file manager.
running on fr12 fear edition
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Push it to /system/app usig adb.... should work.
reidar.ostrem said:
Push it to /system/app usig adb.... should work.
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Did it and it worked thanks.
faby71 said:
yep!!!!!!
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Is this only for LG O2X? Can I use it to install on others smartphone for example on my DHD?
I did try, but its keep force close each time I try to open or create new file.
naimmkassim said:
Is this only for LG O2X? Can I use it to install on others smartphone for example on my DHD?
I did try, but its keep force close each time I try to open or create new file.
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? Tried to push it instead of installing it?
Sent from my LG-P990 using XDA App
reidar.ostrem said:
? Tried to push it instead of installing it?
Sent from my LG-P990 using XDA App
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Sorry, Im noob.
What is adb? Where I can download to use it?
My DHD not rooted.
Edit: I Just google about it "Android Debug Bridge". Its look like too complicated to me. Is there any more easy way which no need for me to root etc.
Just asking. Anyway I hit thanks button to reidar.ostrem for the help.
naimmkassim said:
Sorry, Im noob.
What is adb? Where I can download to use it?
My DHD not rooted.
Edit: I Just google about it "Android Debug Bridge". Its look like too complicated to me. Is there any more easy way which no need for me to root etc.
Just asking. Anyway I hit thanks button to reidar.ostrem for the help.
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Don't think it's possible then, you need root and unlocked security on the dhd to be able to write to system/app sorry.
Sent from my LG-P990 using XDA App
how is polaris office, whihc office do you feel best in android, i use sgs.
I am facing the same problem, it installed properly but it keeps force closing each time I try to open or create new file.
Can anyone please help to solve this problem and get polaris office working, as its not even available on android market place.
sebyyy said:
how is polaris office, whihc office do you feel best in android, i use sgs.
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I use Polaris Office for editing files and QuickofficeHD as PDF viewer.
As far as I have experienced it QuickofficeHD is by far the fastest App to open and render PDFs.
Its not on the market but someone on this board linked to it... let me search for it...
---EDIT---
...found it:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=928832
anyone tried installing polaris office on cm7? I've been having force closures with it on the 30th nightly. It starts up but when i try to open a document it FC. Anyone have an idea why the phone might be acting this way?
encryptor20 said:
Did it and it worked thanks.
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Do you mind to share how to "push" it by using ADB? Or maybe you can share with me any link to make this happened? I am on rooted Motorola Atrix 4G (AT&T) model.
Thanks
Just realized that Motorola Atrix 4G is still on Android version 2.2.2 and this Polaris Office is only support those gadget which is on (min.) version 3.0 and above...hopefully Atrix 4G will have OTA on version 3.0 soon...
tried on my Wildfire. Force closed whatever I tried to open.
I have a O2X with CM7 rom. Tried to push polaris office, but force closes when opening any excel file. Any ideas?
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edit
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Found a working version. The link is given below.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1135171
I placed both files under /system/lib using Root Explorer. The problem still exist.

skymap - compass issue

troubles with the compass:
I installed latest (mango fit) version of skymap app. If I activate "point to sky" it told me, that there is no compass.
hd2 have a compass and the htc compass app works correctly.
do I make something wrong or is this a possible bug: compass api maybe doesn't work for third party apps or so ....
anybody experienced this problem or is there already a solution (can't find one)?
I have the same problem, after loading ISV Beta cleanup SkyMap, HTC Locations all report 'Sorry no compass'
I read in the Back to the future thread that it was suggested to do a hard reset and after doing this and reloading the above they still report no compass.
The HTC compass works but I understand this talks to the hardware directly and not via WP7
I have tried several hard resets just in case but still no good.
Any help anyone?
i have this issue with compass from 7720 RTM update... HTC Compass work but in applications which need compass say "not detected" (for example HTC Locations)... hard reset never helped with this (in RTM and final Mango)...
When you even try to install this app, it says:
Not all the features of this app will work, because your phone doesn't have the following:
*Compass
Microsoft is not providing compass drivers as part of Mango, device manufacturers are responsible for that:
http://andrewclaylong.wordpress.com...te-about-the-mango-compass-windows-phone-app/
http://dancingdonkey.co.uk/windows-phone-mango/mango-motion-api-disappointment
For compass to work we need official HTC HD7 update.
So just about everyone with a HTC will have the same problem by the sound of it
dr_strangetrick said:
So just about everyone with a HTC will have the same problem by the sound of it
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Not only those with HTC but also Samsung, LG, etc.
If they forced the update before schedule, then yes because they only updated the OS but not the firmware. The updated OEM firmware comes through carrier update.
To return to our case, check the firmware version (Settings>About) and you'll see it's still 2250.21.40600.444, even if you installed the official update through Zune. Will we recieve the update notification from our carriers? I don't know, maybe not. I guess we have to wait until somebody (DF Team, XBmod, ?) finds a solution for this too.
I hope I understand things correctly and didn't talk bollocks...
antaed said:
I hope I understand things correctly
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Yes you understand fine, I was under the impression it was only HTC who were 'lazy' in issuing carrier updates but I dident know the others were the same.
fingers crossed one of the devs finds something
antaed said:
For compass to work we need official HTC HD7 update.
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On HD7 compass doesnt work on official Mango update
Petulinek said:
On HD7 compass doesnt work on official Mango update
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Did you get the HTC post Mango update? (404443_2250.21.40502.401_oemupdate_release.cab.pks)
Because the HTC OEM update that comes after Mango contains those drivers if i understood things correctly.
whistler-nl said:
Did you get the HTC post Mango update? (404443_2250.21.40502.401_oemupdate_release.cab.pks)
Because the HTC OEM update that comes after Mango contains those drivers if i understood things correctly.
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What's the proper way to install this on the HD2? And starting from what revision?
better yet, where is it ?
Cant see that one but these have recently been posted...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=18493104&postcount=7
Don't know if these may have the compass driver?
Could not install them... the HD7 version:
: 80180008, error message: A instalação do IU (Imagem Update) no telemóvel falho
u: não foi possível validar a assinatura digital do pacote de actualização.
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80180008, error message: The IU instalation on the smartphone failed: It was not possible to validate the signature of the update package
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(fake translation)
daedric said:
better yet, where is it ?
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Check this thread.
eelpout said:
Check this thread.
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Not sure what is happening, but the revision numbers in those threads are lower than that already on my phone(2250.21.40600.444)

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