Hi all
So here's my problem, I smashed my galaxy S screen (ink all over the screen).
1. a short time ago i could see certain parts of the screen like the top horizontal bar and saw that touch and tactil and all functions still work
--> what is the operational risk of buying a new screen and installing it myself ?
2. i got the system folder on my computer using ADB
--> how can i use it ? i have the possibility of buing another phone, cani simply push contacts or messages to that one from my computer
3. i'd like to make a titanium backup but i can't see a thing.
--> is there a way to get control on my phone through screen sharing like a vnc ?
my last titanium backup is a bit old, and ll i want are my contacts (i forgot to sync with google, wont let that happen again)
thanks in advance for any help suggestions or solutions
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1. I've heard it being do-able, but have not done this myself. Im sure there will be a tutorial of some kind online (youtube perhaps)
2.I'm not sure where the contacts are kept but yes as Titanium backup does very much the same. It saves the contacts etc
3.Two things being an option here, TV-out, if you can successfully get to the menu and have a cable, if not the nokia one comes quite cheaply.
Secondly someone mentioned Android screencast. Haven't used it myself, but sounds like its worth researching more about if you can get usb debug active. (It doesn't require scrolling up, so i can give you approximate directions to try enable it)
tempnick said:
USB debugging enables control of the phone via the computer using ADB and utilities such as "Android Screencast".
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I am aware of the Oxios Memory Program and the use off Task Manager to save memory but I have some questions.
1. Is there a way to really shutdown a program after Using it, without going to Task Manager or something like that? I tried the HangUp Button, Home Button, Go Back button etc but it's not really shutting down the program, and only a few program's has an Exit item build in the menu.
2. Is it possible to get a list of current running applications (like PPC phones have in the top right) or an other way to navigate trough currently running applications. Sometimes I'm using mail, a Game and Media Player together and then the only way to navigate between them is by using the home button and then go back trough the list of apps, though this is very limited.
To my knowledge there is nothing like this. A solution would be to remap a hardware button state to the task manager to more easily launch.
Yeah I've modified my homescreen with a small Launcher (just the Standard last opened Apps Launcher, nothing special though). This quickens everything a lot, but as you other users know is still not optimal.
Thanks for your thoughts Anyway.
I'd recommend you Smarttoolkit (free download here). It combines hibernation (like oxios) and superb task manager (and other features). I use version RC08, because RC09 doesn't always work properly for me...
First I thought STK was some sort of Tweak Utility, but I recently saw some screenshots of a flasy program and download -> installed that and I loved it, it only had some hang up issues but after downgrading to RC08 this was reduced to almost nothing.
Later on I noticed the program I was using now is the programm you recommended me, thanks after all.
JunkieXP said:
First I thought STK was some sort of Tweak Utility, but I recently saw some screenshots of a flasy program and download -> installed that and I loved it, it only had some hang up issues but after downgrading to RC08 this was reduced to almost nothing.
Later on I noticed the program I was using now is the programm you recommended me, thanks after all.
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You're welcome!
JunkieXP said:
First I thought STK was some sort of Tweak Utility, but I recently saw some screenshots of a flasy program and download -> installed that and I loved it, it only had some hang up issues but after downgrading to RC08 this was reduced to almost nothing.
Later on I noticed the program I was using now is the programm you recommended me, thanks after all.
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Another great program to run alongside STK is AppCloser http://wwwu.edu.uni-klu.ac.at/apitman/appcloser/index.php
Very easy to set up and you can add the apps you want to automatically close when you press home into a text pad.
Hope this helps.
I run on s620 but works on all Windows smartphones, just looking at the s730 thread due to thinking about getting one.
So i just purchased a htc hero about a week ago and i'm having some problems.
1) phone lags really bad i thought maybe cause i had music on my sd card or a few apps but after deleting them it lags just as bad. Is there any way to end the lag or is that just the way the phone is?
2) track ball, menu, home buttons, etc.. do not light up all the time or will randomly flash.
3) I have been reading about rooting the phone, but have the Build # 2.27.651.6 and read that i have to downgrade to the .5, but i have no idea how to back up all my information(numbers, pictures, media etc..)
I would extremly apperciate any help that anyone can provide, Because this is the first " smart phone" i have ever purchased and i'm really forward to being able to root the from and do things i never knew a phone could do.
2. The lights are based on the light sensor. You block the light getting to it and the trackball, LEDs, etc light up.
3.
Numbers: you can either download HTC Sync here http://www.htc.com/www/SupportViewNews.aspx?dl_id=933&news_id=631 which will sync your contacts to Outlook
or if you prefer, you can of course sync via Google contacts. Settings > Accounts & sync > Google > check Sync Contacts and let it sync
Pictures and media: just backup everything on your SD card. Connect phone to PC, and when prompted on the phone, click mount as Disk drive. Open the sd card via My Computer, and copy and paste everything onto your PC.
Edit: I just realized, changing a ROM/downgrading/etc won't affect your SD card at all. You don't have to worry about backing up pictures and media, they will just stay on your SD card unharmed. You could always make a backup if you feel paranoid, though.
If you want a quick speed boost and don't really care for Sense UI, try downloading LauncherPro from the market. It's free and a really fast home replacement.
c00ller said:
...try downloading LauncherPro from the market. It's free and a really fast home replacement.
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I agree. I love it. More customizable than Sense, too. Well, if you're not a widget freak. I only use a few and I got them from the Market or they were the stock Android ones.
Well i downloaded the launcherpro and it didn't stop the lag. It still lags when i open text messages or go through my contacts.
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Well i downloaded the launcherpro and it didn't stop the lag. It still lags when i open text messages or go through my contacts.
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LauncherPro helps with gerneal home screen navigation speed.
And yeah I hate the HTC messaging app lag. I switched to Handcent (free). It opens everything way faster. I don't go through my contacts through the People app often so it doesn't bother me.
Another tip: download Spare Parts (free) and set window and homescreen animations to Fast (or if you really don't care, None).
I downloaded Spare Parts and Handcent and it helped out quite a bit. Now i have a nother issue I tried to root my phone last night but had to do the downgrade to the .5build but everytime i tried it kept saying USB ERROR 170 or something like that...
I got a captivate about a month ago, I am pretty much illiterate when it comes to techno speak. I was able to root my phone, have super user icon and downloaded "astro" for management which I learned from her. All I want is to wireless tether my device so myself and roommates can use with our pc's. When I download the wireless app it shows up in astro, but doesn't ask for permission, it simply says for security reasons it blocks apps not from the market. Can someone patiently and slowly walk me thru the process. Keeping in mind that a lot of the computer speak I don't understand.
You need to enable sideloading. I never did it but I know there's a thread about it in development. Before I flashed to froyo I used this to sideload apps: http://www.androidcentral.com/sideload-android-apps-all-you-want-sideload-wonder-machine
Follow the instructions on that page to install the app.
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Sounds good, I'll try. Keep in mind I'm a simpleton how user friendly is this?
p1p3l1n3r205 said:
Sounds good, I'll try. Keep in mind I'm a simpleton how user friendly is this?
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Very. Just make sure usb debugging is enabled, copy the apk to your desktop, browse to the file, and install.
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This is where my problems come in, with my lack of knowledge I don't know how to connect and move the files from my pc to my phone. I know how to turn off the usb debugging and plug in, but am lost after that. Pleas don't think me a total idiot, just need a complete walk thru. To be honest, I have no honest idea how I got as far as I did. I downloaded the 1 click lag fix from the market to root the phone, so I got lucky to find that instead of going thru the pc process. Is there any very simple step by step walk thru? Be patient with me, atleast I'm trying right.
Also what about loading directly to the phone?
To mount the phone to the pc (I'm not sure what you have your usb connection set to but when plugging it in if it gives you an option choose mass storage), pull down the notification bar and select mount.
You'll get one or two removable drives (two if you have an external sd card), select the internal one (should have a DCIM folder) navigate to the download folder, copy the apk you downloaded to your desktop, and then pull down the notification bar again and dismount the phone.
Launch the sideload wonder machine, browse, navigate to desktop, select the apk, install.
Note: You'll need the drivers installed and that can be found in the development forum.
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I am at work now but am going to try as soon as I get home. Thank you for your help, its very much appreciated.
Look at the captivate wiki, it has like four methods for side loading.
And dump astro, buy root explorer.
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Hi all,
I am a total noob in these matters but from what I understand, in order to root my phone I need to unlock the bootloader. The problem I have is that I have used my phone for a few weeks now and have some very important data (app data) along with the way I set the layout of the phone etc. I was wondering, if there is any back up app that would allow me to literally copy everything from my phone i.e. the layout of apps, app data (very important), pics in different folders etc.
I know Titanium Backup would be ideal but from what I gather, my phone needs to be rooted before I can use that so it wouldn't make sense for me to use that. Any other ideas?
Thanks in advance and apologies if this has been posted in the wrong area.
I think Helium can do that. (I am not sure). You just need to install an app on your computer and to enable USB debugging in developer's menu in settings.
To enable developer's menu :
Go to about phone in settings, press 7 times on "build number" and you will see the developer's menu in the settings.
For contacts and agenda, you can add them to your google account. For the SMS, I think it is impossible. And even if it were possible, it is not that important
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Hello,
I recently bought a S20 FE which is my first Samsung phone ever. I came from Huawei P20 Pro (and a Sony and Iphone before that) and i have a few questions, that i hope you guys can help me with:
How do i backup my Samsung phone to a PC?
Huawei has the "HiSuite" PC-software that connects to your phone and allow easy backup/restore functions for calls, text messages,
contacts, pictures etc.. Is there a similar software for Samsung?
Backup to Samsung Cloud: I don't have the option to activate automatic backups, i can only do it manually (nothing in the three-dot menu). Am I missing something?
Thank you in advance,
Dan
Damun said:
Hello,
I recently bought a S20 FE which is my first Samsung phone ever. I came from Huawei P20 Pro (and a Sony and Iphone before that) and i have a few questions, that i hope you guys can help me with:
How do i backup my Samsung phone to a PC?
Huawei has the "HiSuite" PC-software that connects to your phone and allow easy backup/restore functions for calls, text messages,
contacts, pictures etc.. Is there a similar software for Samsung?
Backup to Samsung Cloud: I don't have the option to activate automatic backups, i can only do it manually (nothing in the three-dot menu). Am I missing something?
Thank you in advance,
Dan
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The tool provided for Samsung for backup and restore purposes is SmartSwitch, regarding the automatic backup I always had activated this option by default and had to do it the other way around to deactivate it. If you can provide some screenie or maybe you can enable it open your account via PC.
Thanks for your answers @SubwayChamp
I'll get SmartSwitch.
I've accessed Samsung Cloud from my PC and from my phone, but couldn't find any options to activate automatic backup there.
When i go to settings > Accounts and backup > Under"Samsung Cloud" : Backup data
Here i can choose what to backup and at the bottom there is a button to backup (manually). There is no option to enable automatic backups. The three dots menu only has "More info" but no options.
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I was looking in the wrong place. Followed the guide here, and i didn't look in the right place.
Had to look in Samsung Cloud settings, and there i found the "Auto back up" option. My bad.
Damun said:
Thanks for your answers @SubwayChamp
I'll get SmartSwitch.
I've accessed Samsung Cloud from my PC and from my phone, but couldn't find any options to activate automatic backup there.
When i go to settings > Accounts and backup > Under"Samsung Cloud" : Backup data
Here i can choose what to backup and at the bottom there is a button to backup (manually). There is no option to enable automatic backups. The three dots menu only has "More info" but no options.
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I was looking in the wrong place. Followed the guide here, and i didn't look in the right place.
Had to look in Samsung Cloud settings, and there i found the "Auto back up" option. My bad.
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Good, that´s what I thought.
Do Not use Smart Switch! It can fail you miserably. Cloud crap is unsuitable for large data bases and hogs bandwidth and battery.
Do a direct folder to folder cut & paste.
Verify it was a good copy.
Always backup the PC backup files to at least 2 hdds that are physically and electronically isolated from each other.
Do not clone or compress data to hdds as it can remove needed null marks!
Thanks for the warning @blackhawk.
I am a bit surprised that i would resort to use copy/paste on a fairly new phone from one of the biggest cell-phone manufacturers in the world.
Damun said:
Thanks for the warning @blackhawk.
I am a bit surprised that i would resort to use copy/paste on a fairly new phone from one of the biggest cell-phone manufacturers in the world.
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You're welcome.
It's reliable and verifiable (always verify and test the copy). Recopied an unclean transfer don't attempt to "repair" it
Over the years I learned why to use only cut/paste the hard way. The only thing I will clone copy is an OS/loaded apks.
Data damage/lose is not acceptable.
I have about 1.5 tb of data... I don't screw around with it trying shortcuts.