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I have a T-Mo HTC myTouch 4G, I bought it on the day it came out available. I have some issues with it. My first issue is with connecting it to my PC: When I used to connect my previous device (T-Mo HTC TP2), as soon as I attached a cable, two things would happen: 1 - "Windows Mobile Device Center" would open up, and 2 - Windows Explorer would open up the SD Card.
This is not a Microsoft Phone, so I'm not waiting for the Center to open up, BUT I AM waiting for the SD Card to open up with my Windows Explorer or at least show up in my Device Center. It doesn't do neither of those things. What do I do?? What software (if any) could manage my device (Like "Windows Mobile Device Center" for Windows Mobile devices.)??
Next issue -If I want to add some widgets to any of 7 of my screens/tabs, I would Long-Press on an empty space on any tab where I want to place that widget, and get options: Shortcut, Widget, Folder, Wallpaper (all of the above options have an arrow down button, to expand it), since I want to place a widget, I press on "Widget". A whole list of pre-installed widgets opens up. Very fist line, reads: "Get More Widgets" and it has that arrow down to select it. Once I press on that, I see a dialog box which says "Loading", and after 15-20 seconds I get another message "Unable to download widgets. Tap to try again.", if I tap, same messages comes back over and over and over again. So no widgets for me. This was happening to me before, since I bought the device on the day it was released (not that long ago), I had 14 days to return/exchange it. So I did, but now I'm passed those 14 days so I can't any longer.
Is there a way to solve my issues?? Thank You
Thank You All!!
Well on the first part my guess would be that you need to mount the SDcard. On the phone, pull down the notification bar and tap the part saying something about the SDcard then tap 'mount'. It should pop up on the computer then. You can set that to automatically happen when you connect it if you want to.
For the second part, I'd just use the market to get widgets. Not sure why it's not loading and I'm sure it just points to the market anyway.
I have noticed the same issue with the widget option. I'm not sure if T-Mobile or HTC hasn't released any widgets to download in the section yet or not but it is not just your phone its every one I have sold at my store, even our Demo/display phone.
stoute said:
I have noticed the same issue with the widget option. I'm not sure if T-Mobile or HTC hasn't released any widgets to download in the section yet or not but it is not just your phone its every one I have sold at my store, even our Demo/display phone.
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But I bought my phone about 1 hour after it was released in the stores, and at that time it worked perfectly. Then I got a little uncomfortable with this phone, so I returned it, but after few days after I returned it, I had a "change of heart" and bought one once again, but only this time widgets didn't work. When I bought it the first time, I got a whole bunch of widgets, and by pressing "Find More Widgets" option on the screen where T-Mobile's preloaded widgets were. But NOW, I don't even see those T-Mo's widgets, so there is got to be something going on T-Mo's side then, since I'm not the only one.
I have had this since a few days after release... and only once ever did the widgets thing work when I was on stock... and it wasn't at the beginning and I don't know what i did to make it work. BUT there are only 4 additional widgets available so you aren't missing much
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I have had this since a few days after release... and only once ever did the widgets thing work when I was on stock... and it wasn't at the beginning and I don't know what i did to make it work. BUT there are only 4 additional widgets available so you aren't missing much
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Dude, you were able to do a WORD SEARCH!! So, YEAH, I AM!!
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LOVE this upgrade to my Athena
couple things I'd like to tweak and searches so far havent helped. I'll use this thread as these items come up
1) Voice Command. It doesnt seem to kick in when pushing my BT earpiece button (like voice dial did). I rely on voice dial, any way to turn off voice command and go back to voice dial?
2) Today screen. Any way to add a big clear battery life indicator. I use my Athena so much that i may go to an external battery pack velcroed to the back. For now, I'd like a big precise batt indicator though.
3) Youtube viewer security cookie error. It finds videos and makes thiumbs, but when I go to play one, the security cookie error appears.
4) Message count icons, would like them to be bigger!
5) When pressing on any SMS message from the list, I get bounced back to the today screen (!) and cant read it. Live messages are fine, just sms do this.
6) Can I add more rows of program Icons on the today screen. two just isnt enough!
7) How do I exit from icontacts (which I think is awesome!) but there is no red x to end it.
8) Favorite Today Contacts - how do I set which number it dials for that contact. Most contacts have more than one number and it doesnt sem to allow me to pick which phone number gets dialed for that contact.
Anyway, the GPS seems to lock WAY faster with this rom and 1.58 radio. have others seen this? Very happy as GPS used to take up to TEN MINS to lock at times which made it kinda useless.
Thanks all
AdvantageGuy said:
LOVE this upgrade to my Athena
couple things I'd like to tweak and searches so far havent helped. I'll use this thread as these items come up
1) Voice Command. It doesnt seem to kick in when pushing my BT earpiece button (like voice dial did). I rely on voice dial, any way to turn off voice command and go back to voice dial?
2) Today screen. Any way to add a big clear battery life indicator. I use my Athena so much that i may go to an external battery pack velcroed to the back. For now, I'd like a big precise batt indicator though.
3) Youtube viewer security cookie error. It finds videos and makes thiumbs, but when I go to play one, the security cookie error appears.
4) Message count icons, would like them to be bigger!
5) When pressing on any SMS message from the list, I get bounced back to the today screen (!) and cant read it. Live messages are fine, just sms do this.
6) Can I add more rows of program Icons on the today screen. two just isnt enough!
7) How do I exit from icontacts (which I think is awesome!) but there is no red x to end it.
8) Favorite Today Contacts - how do I set which number it dials for that contact. Most contacts have more than one number and it doesnt sem to allow me to pick which phone number gets dialed for that contact.
Anyway, the GPS seems to lock WAY faster with this rom and 1.58 radio. have others seen this? Very happy as GPS used to take up to TEN MINS to lock at times which made it kinda useless.
Thanks all
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1) I have the opposite problems, I cant shut the dam thing up.
2)there is a cab file called qwertymemory & dcibattery that puts two coloured lines each side the task bar.
3)Don't know, mine does it though
4)try using michy large today plugin cab file
5)Don't know
6)there is a program in the rom called tray icons that does this
7)try the settings in WKtasks
8)don't know
Update - little progess
Okay, I reflashed the rom. No change in SMS closing behavior. The screen shows SMS messages, I can go see the list, but when I tap one to read it get thrown right back to the Today screen.
Also, no change in YouTube, when I try to see a yoityube video it says "failed to get you tube security cookie". I wonder if AT&T blocks it somehow.
I tried the Michy big today screen and it was nice, but too much clock and I wonder if other today screens exist to try, and if so, where are they?
I could not find the "tray icons" program and still need to add a third row of program shortcuts.
Observation: the system=>memory program doesnt show "running programs" anymore. I guess Michy wants to go to task manager for those perhaps?
Update - You Tube fix found
Okay, the rom comes with YouTubePlay v1.0.0.7
the latest one is 1.0.0.11 and that FIXED the issue. In fact the rlease nots shows the fix for that exact error. But funny thing, even though the install of v11 said it would remove the old one, it didnt. Now I have two and one is useless I'd like to remove it but must be part of the rom. Oh well, youtube works *finally* on my device for the first time ever.
Thanks XDA forum !
of course. the 4.1 one is a lot old...it's normal
to michy
Hi Michele,
I was advised here that 4.1 is the most stable. One big issue is that it cannot display SMS messages. The SMS message list shows up but when click a single message to rwead it, the today screen comes right back.
Is this a known issue to you?
Would you suggest a newer ROM even though I need stable as possible?
Thanks for all you do!
Oh question too, what is the difference between 6.1 'diamond' and 6.1 'Full' rom?
thank you!
where can i find a copy of michy's 4.1 rom?
hello there. I tried everywhere to find a copy of the 4.1 ROM by michyprima.. I can't find it anywhere.. all the links seem to be DEAD.. can anyone REUPLOAD it for me? OR send me a working LINK? thank you very much..
Hi there!
First things first: I have a T-mob Hero (UK) with MCR 2.9 - Rooted -
Having said that:
I purchased an unlock code to use the phone while back in Italy (I know, I know.... Berlusconi-land...Sorry for that guys!), and it worked like charm...Or...Didi it?
I was able to do anything I wanted and needed, and when prompted to kind of "sync" with my "new" sim, I said no, since everything looked perfectly fine and on top of that I just wanted to put its original sim in for the time being. This is when funny things started to happen: first I got a message from t-mob and the download of the message (1k) failed miserably over and over... Then... I was asked to "apply the settings of the sim card" (kinda made sense... From A to B and back to A), and this time I said yes, linking the two problems. Next my phone started to act funny (like when you "taskill" sense - Twice over), and then...I was back to my original HTC scene. Mmmmm... All my apps were in the list and I was connected to the net but yet.... Where's MY scene? I looked around a bit but it looks like they just vanished. I wouldn't have taken it to a post if it was just that, though. I was asked for my gmail password twice (like when you enter the market with no account linked), it worked (on the second attempt!)...I was in Market, I had my downloads...bla bla bla... Funny but harmless let's say. But then it was time for Latitude to show funny IMPROVEMENTS! I had recently lost the ability to see the pics of my gmail latitude friends. I got it back. NOT entirely... But still...
So, in the end of the day, I am left with my scene to rebuild but (some) pics back in latitude. This leaves me puzzled. Anyone in the known cares to shed some light please?
Ciao
Hey guys
Ive just upgraded from to the Galaxy s2 (from an HTC desire) and first impressions are that i love it. I have a few q's that i hope some people can help me with:
1. On my home screen, i cant change/move the very bottom line of apps (phone/contacts/messaging/applications). Is there anyway to switch these out with something else (a different app)?
2. HTC has friend stream which is a full page widget showing all your facebook/twitter updates. The s2 has social hub, but is there anyway to show this in a full page widget?
3. Is it possible to assign an option to long press the (soft) back button? The menu button already brings up google search, and quite simply i want long press back to bring up voice search
4. The interal storage (12gb or something like that) current shows as USB storage, which prevents me from moving apps across to it. Any way to rectify this?
5. I have already rooted my phone. Will i still be able to take OTA updates without any problem? (something you couldnt do on a rooted HTC)
6. Any way to stop the default internet browser from opening websites in mobile view? Ive seen a workaround which only lasts the session, but just wondering if theres a permanent one (dont want to use opera as it doesnt have flash working/working well yet).
Thanks in advance to anyone who can help
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Hey guys
Ive just upgraded from to the Galaxy s2 (from an HTC desire) and first impressions are that i love it. I have a few q's that i hope some people can help me with:
1. On my home screen, i cant change/move the very bottom line of apps (phone/contacts/messaging/applications). Is there anyway to switch these out with something else (a different app)?
2. HTC has friend stream which is a full page widget showing all your facebook/twitter updates. The s2 has social hub, but is there anyway to show this in a full page widget?
3. Is it possible to assign an option to long press the (soft) back button? The menu button already brings up google search, and quite simply i want long press back to bring up voice search
4. The interal storage (12gb or something like that) current shows as USB storage, which prevents me from moving apps across to it. Any way to rectify this?
5. I have already rooted my phone. Will i still be able to take OTA updates without any problem? (something you couldnt do on a rooted HTC)
6. Any way to stop the default internet browser from opening websites in mobile view? Ive seen a workaround which only lasts the session, but just wondering if theres a permanent one (dont want to use opera as it doesnt have flash working/working well yet).
Thanks in advance to anyone who can help
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I'll try my best, here goes..
1. Open the app drawer by pressing the home icon on the dock-->press menu then edit. Now you can drag any icon you wish to the dock then hit menu again and save.
2. I don't think there is a social hub widget (at least I don't) but you can download a third party app/widget that will be similar to friends stream.
4. The internal storage is always under "usb storage" in settings/storage. What are you trying to move?
5. Yes, as long as you don't change your firmware.
Hey
thanks for your help Im just trying to move some apps which ive downloaded across to the sd storage but it keeps telling me im out of memory. Im guessing this is because i havent yet added my own microsd, but thats on the agenda for tomorrow
Your welcome. You got it, once you install an external sd you will be able to move files to and from the internal storage.
I'm using Opera, and the flash seems to work fine for me so far, might be worth trying it (especially since it's free).
does seem to be working now...its been a long time since i last tried it
sorry to hijack the thread but does anyone else notice that when you put apps into a newly created folder (for example I have one called favourite apps) and the icons within that folder have moved around....you know how you by habit press a couple of buttons and bam your in xda well because these moved around I launched dilbert! not that this is critical but just wondered if anyone else notices this behaviour?
I bought the HTC One S and it is my first android device.
I am very confused how multitasking actually works and how to close apps. For example I am playing a game then I press the multitasking button to select the webbrowser. Well if I immediately switch back to the game again, it will resume where I left it. But if I wait a little bit longer and then switch back, it will automatically start the app from new. I lose all my progress. This happens so often and I am think this is not multitasking at all.
Also when I swipe to close an in multitasking mode, it just doesn't close the app. For example I am using navigation but then I don't need it anymore. I press the multitasking button, swipe up to close the up. And then I noticed it isn't closed at all but there is no app for it when I enter multitasking mode. I'd have to actually open the app and manually close the app from inside to actually make it quit.
Am I using android wrong or is this just it?
I believe that is the way how android works. When you switch between apps or press the home screen they will minimize and stay in the RAM memory. While in the RAM memory apps will use very litte recourse. This way you can switch between apps quickly because they don't close. Those apps don't need to start up again. If you've got some apps in RAM and you'll launch a app that needs more RAM then there is available, android will close some background apps to make room for a new app.
I hope this is clear to you?
I don't think that is the reason. I got 1gig of RAM and I barely have any apps open and yet it still starts from new after some time.
And why doesn't it close my apps when I swipe up to remove them from the list of multitasking. I am running sense 4.0, ICS 4.0.3
I don't have ics yet on my phone, though I have been reading a lot about its more effective multitasking. But one thing I know for sure: sometimes it depends on how the app you have suspended works, that is how it is written and how it is designed to behave once suspended.
It's not all related to android's multitasking. For example, I have experienced in android 2.3.7 that some games, once suspended, can be recalled even 1 hour later as if no time had last. I don't exactly know how it can work, but that's what I saw.
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I believe that is the way how android works...
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Yep, that's correct. That behaviour has to do with the life cycle of an Activity.
Well if this is how it works then I don't see how this can be called a pro for android. Then in my opinion ios has a much better multitasking system.
It instantly resumes where I left off and it instantly closes an app for good.
Not at all. In Ios apps (but for music and some other stuff I don't remember) once suspended aren't running any longer. Their current state is saved somehow, so that people have the illusion it is an actual multitasking, but it is not. That's not because Apple people are stupid (they're obviously as smart as at Google's) but it is a different approach which can't be compared to the one of android.
Among mobile system (but for maemo/meego and maybe webos) androids multitasking is the most similar to the one or your pc but I agree that it could be even better.
Yeah I am experiencing the same thing in my HTC EVO 3D. Here is my experiment.
An iPhone 4, and an HTC EVO 3D. I restarted both phones and opened Asphalt 7 on both. Opened the main menu screen on both phones and closed it with the home button on both iPhone and EVO. Now, opened Chrome on both phones and entered google.com. Searched blabity blabity bla and opened a new tab but didnt do anything. Then, went back to Asphalt 7 on both phones using iPhones multitasking bar (or whatever its called) and EVO 3D's recent apps list with long pressing the home button.
Result: Strangely iPhone wins as it continues where it left off, and sadly my lovely EVO 3D loses, opening the application from the begining.
Hell I tried to fail the iPhone but no, it always continues where I left off. I opened GTA3, opened Chrome, opened Asphalt 7, switched back and forth, everything continued from where I left off.
I searched this but it seems like its HTC's doing. People are having no issues with their non HTC phones about multitasking, but ONE X users are really complaining about this. Here, take a look:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1646409
http://www.androidauthority.com/htc-one-x-multitasking-problem-apps-killed-off-86498/
However, if Sense 4 users are having this issue, I really dont know why I'm having this issue with my EVO 3D as its Sense 3.6. Maybe this "aggresive memory management" is also there on Sense 3.6. I bought this phone when it came out a year ago and it was running Sense 3.0 and Android Gingerbread, I cant really be sure but I think it wasn't this aggresive back then.
Does anybody know if this issue can be overcomed by rooting the device? If so which ROMS have a feature like this?
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Yeah I am experiencing the same thing in my HTC EVO 3D. Here is my experiment.
An iPhone 4, and an HTC EVO 3D. I restarted both phones and opened Asphalt 7 on both. Opened the main menu screen on both phones and closed it with the home button on both iPhone and EVO. Now, opened Chrome on both phones and entered google.com. Searched blabity blabity bla and opened a new tab but didnt do anything. Then, went back to Asphalt 7 on both phones using iPhones multitasking bar (or whatever its called) and EVO 3D's recent apps list with long pressing the home button.
Result: Strangely iPhone wins as it continues where it left off, and sadly my lovely EVO 3D loses, opening the application from the begining.
Hell I tried to fail the iPhone but no, it always continues where I left off. I opened GTA3, opened Chrome, opened Asphalt 7, switched back and forth, everything continued from where I left off.
I searched this but it seems like its HTC's doing. People are having no issues with their non HTC phones about multitasking, but ONE X users are really complaining about this. Here, take a look:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1646409
http://www.androidauthority.com/htc-one-x-multitasking-problem-apps-killed-off-86498/
However, if Sense 4 users are having this issue, I really dont know why I'm having this issue with my EVO 3D as its Sense 3.6. Maybe this "aggresive memory management" is also there on Sense 3.6. I bought this phone when it came out a year ago and it was running Sense 3.0 and Android Gingerbread, I cant really be sure but I think it wasn't this aggresive back then.
Does anybody know if this issue can be overcomed by rooting the device? If so which ROMS have a feature like this?
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I rooted the phone and downloaded ROM Toolbox from Google Play. Under Performance there is Auto Memory Manager. I never touched any of the settings, just set "Mild" from presets and checked Apply on Boot box. Now the "aggresive memory management" thing is gone and tried Asphalt 7, closed it, opened Chrome, checked mails, surfed about 10-15 minutes, closed chrome, text a friend, then returned to Asphalt long pressing the home button and the game starts from where I left off.
TL,DR: Rooting is a great thing if you are unsatisfied with your device and it fixes the multitasking issue with HTC.
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I don't think that is the reason. I got 1gig of RAM and I barely have any apps open and yet it still starts from new after some time.
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The number (and size) of apps has nothing to do with RAM usage. I could write you a 1KB app that would use every byte of available RAM. It would be pointless, but I could do it
Games in particular will use more RAM than other apps, so will get shut down more often than other apps when not in use.
Fyi I had already fixed multitasking weeks ago and have just managed to fix it on sense 4.0 and 4.1.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1900626
Hi,
This is my first time specifically posting a question as a Q&A style thread so I hope I'm doing this right.
I have been using the Redmi Note 2 for about a month now. Overall, it's been a great phone (especially considering the price). However, I've been experiencing a couple of issues and I am hoping that some of you may be able to help.
I have rooted the phone but have not installed a ROM/kernel.
I have been using Wakelock Detector to track my battery life. Of most significance is com.baidu.map.location (NetworkLocation). I have attached the two screenshots showing the frequency of how often it wakes up my device. I tried to greenify it but it wouldn't allow me - it says "Sorry, "NetworkLocation" is ingreenifiable". Does anyone have any idea for me?
I have also been trying to use Amplify as another means to try and improve battery life. As mentioned, my phone is rooted, and the app prompted me to install the Xposed app which I did. However, after installing the app, it wants me to install the framework but it does not allow me to. I have attached the screenshot of this too.
Nova Launcher - Sometimes when I open the app drawer, the resolution of the app launcher appears funny. To fix it, I normally just press back and go back into the app drawer and it goes back to normal. I have attached a screenshot of what this roughly looks like. This is not a big deal but can be a little annoying. Has anyone experienced this?
SD Maid - I used to use this app on my old Galaxy S3 i9305 to clear out storage space taken up by unnecessary stuff. This app no longer works on this phone. I have attached a screenshot of the issue that I am having.
I have downloaded Auto Call Recorder from the app store with the intention of having it automatically record my phone conversations. It does not work but I am unable to figure out why. I have checked the settings and I cannot identify any obvious setting that is incorrectly configured.
Flynx - I have been trying to use Flynx as it appears to be an incredibly useful app, but it seems something is not working correctly. In the screenshot that I have attached, where it says "Tap on the bubble to open it!" I am assuming there is a bubble that is supposed to appear for me to tap, but it does not appear.
APUS Launcher/Clean Master - finally and maybe most worryingly, I sometimes get 2 or 3 apps "pushed" to my device prompting me to install it. I can only remember 2 at the moment; APUS Launcher and Clean Master. Fortunately, I am asked to give the app permission for installation but it worries me because it has occurred a few times and I did not download it at all. I do not have a screenshot of this at the moment, but I will do it next time it occurs.
I have been told that my provider (Vaya in Australia) sends out a SMS for "automatic update" purposes. I only spotted this because I have noticed that I was charged for 2 separate international SMS on 2 occasions when I did not send them (to a UK number, +44 7786209730). I am not sure whether this one is a phone problem or something else.
I appreciate any of your assistance in advance and I am sorry if I have not provided enough information. I am also not sure as to which issues may simply be app problems as opposed to a problem with MIUI software or Xiaomi.
Hope I will be able to get some assistance!
SD Maid - I used to use this app on my old Galaxy S3 i9305 to clear out storage space taken up by unnecessary stuff. This app no longer works on this phone. I have attached a screenshot of the issue that I am having.
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Does the crash happen when the dialog opens, or when you click the orange entry?
Try giving your sdcard a name, possibly doing it from a desktop computer.
Hi, the crash happens when I click on "Overview" then click on "To start press [refresh icon]" and then you just press there - what normally happens is it will give a overall summary of the phone.
However, I have just tried it again. When that error message comes up, instead of tapping on the listed entry (as is instructed), I press "Done" and it is able to give me a summary!
So for some reason it appears as though it doesn't work (at least from the error message), and I just press done and it still works.
Thanks for your reply nevertheless! Would not have figured that out had you not replied hahaha.
If you just press "done", SD Maid won't have access to your external sdcard.
Did you try installing the Xiaomi EU rom, since it's supposed to be cleaned from chinese apps (Like the baidu one).
Hi all,
Sorry it seems like I never came back to expand what I have done to try and fix these problems.
I ended up changing to Hermes ROM here http://www.smiui.net/redminote2_hermes.php
Most of the issues above are now solved, but there are some that are still present such as #2 and #5. So Amplify still doesn't work, but I think this is a hardware limitation and Auto Call Recorder still doesn't work. As for why Auto Call Recorder doesn't work, I don't know why, but I am not greatly bothered by it so I have not attempted to do anything to resolve that problem.