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Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 271
Common Issues, Solutions & Tips
Sorry for the long post peeps.. just trying to relieve some of the common issues and questions. we are now over 6000 posts!
shubCRAFT Download Location:
http://dev.vbnfiles.com/xda/shu8i/ (no login required)
Check the first post for alternate links
Differences in shubCRAFT builds:
rmnet - build is modified for users who experience issues with PPP data. the older RMNET network interface is a great deal slower then PPP.
origfonts - build is modified using standard android font style
Builds:
realstock - build is shubCRAFT w/STOCK cm6 mod & theme. (White notification bar at top, modified font & adw launcher installed by default)
screenshot
shubcraft - is the Lite Hybrid edition (shubCRAFT modified CM6 theme Black Notification bar @ top and Launcher Pro installed by default)
screenshot
List of Issues, Solutions, and Tips
T-Mobile users who cant send/receive MMS or who have 3G connection problems can try these settings
Name: T-Mobile US
APN: epc.tmobile.com
Proxy: 216.155.165.050
Port: 8080
Username:
Password:
Server:
MMSC:
http://mms.msg.eng.t-mobile.com/mms/wapenc
MMS Proxy: 216.155.165.050
MMS Port: 8080
MMS Protocol: WAP 2.0
MCC: 310
MNC: 260
APN Type:
Alternatives for the MMSC setting:
MMSC:
http://mms.msg.english.t-mobile.com/mms/wapenc
MMSC:
http://216.155.174.84/servlets/mms
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Jazz_007 -
shares the proper Nexus One (N1) MMS settings for T-Mobile for those who is on $5.99 (t-zone) or $10 internet:
APN: internet2.voicestream.com
Proxy:
Port:
Username:
Password:
Server: wap.voicestream.com
MMSC:
http://mms.msg.eng.t-mobile.com/mms/wapenc/
MMS Proxy: 216.155.165.50
MMS Port:
MCC: 310
MNC: 260
Authentication Type:
APN Type:
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mattfmartin - to change these settings: Goto settings,wireless &network,mobile network, access point name. Hold down middle button and add new apn (thx brother)
My windows mobile rom is making android not work right
WRONG. Android shuts winmo off completely, in essence booting the system clean, regardless of what windows mobile rom you have installed (except the stock htc hd2 rom which was no good to begin with).
Read this!
1gb File system How-to-install
Download the 1 GB rootfs. Copy it to the /SDCARD/Android/ folder, and boot Android. Just a tip, have an idea of how much free space is on your sdcard at all times. It is possible to run out of room - cant install apps - etc
Android just will not boot no matter what i do
1. Format your sdcard a different way then you did last time, I suggest boot winmo, sync to pc, and format through windows explorer. choose default values and fat32.
2. Re-download the build files from vbn, just incase your first download got corrupt.
3. Unrar/7z the build files to your pc's desktop - when unzipped youll have a new Android folder on your desktop. Copy this via windows explorer to ur hd2:\sdcard\ - when done copying, youll have the folder \sdcard\Android on your memcard. Then run clrcad, and haret (I recommend
Exceller Multi Build Loader to have dual boot option and run clrcad and haret automatically when winmo starts up... trust me on this one) Keep in mind your first boot could take up to ten minutes .. but shouldnt take any longer. Make sure there's at least 1.5 gb free space on your mem card prior to first boot
Battery not charging to 100%
Shutdown the device completely, and let it charge until the LED turns green, then boot up.
or Get a 3rd party dockstation that has a spare battery charge slot on it and charge your battery outside the device.
Want to sync your winmo contacts with android?
In under two minutes you can sync your contacts TO google from windows mobile
and then boot to android, sync with google and BAM your done. NO LOSS OF INFORMATION or FORMATING!!
Found
here
Cannot see file after copying it to Android via USB Mass Storage Mode
Currently the system does not 'remount' the sdcard properly when you unplug your device from USB Mass Storage mode.
Another user discusses it
here. The current solution is to reboot Android and the file system will see the files you copied to it after bootup. Technically, you should be able to use terminal to remount the filesystem, but you might not have luck with that at the moment.
End Call Button Config
Use spare parts app and it allows you to change the end call action. -cruise284
Android Screen Resolution - change density value
Android developer website
Based on the screen resolution, the spread of pixels across the physical width and height of the screen...
How to
change density value (I use 180).
NOTE: Some older apps do not scale properly when you increase the resolution, if you start the 'spare parts' app -> enable or disable 'compatibility mode' fixes SOME of the issues.
Problems installing google skymaps
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...postcount=4746
GPS Not working
Most likely the gps servers are set incorrectly for your region, and thus when you start your gps, it takes anywhere from 5 to 10 minutes to find the correct satellites. (just give it 10 mins it will work.. keep ur device awake and network connection on)
basst85 - check /system/etc/gps.conf the file must contain the following content:
(NOTE: to edit gps.conf you must have read/write enabled for system files, this post has instructions on how to do this w/estrongs files explorer. there are otherways, but if you do not have read write access your editing to gps.conf will not be saved)
UK Users:
NTP_SERVER=uk.pool.ntp.org
XTRA_SERVER_1=http://xtra1.gpsonextra.net/xtra.bin
XTRA_SERVER_2=http://xtra2.gpsonextra.net/xtra.bin
XTRA_SERVER_3=http://xtra3.gpsonextra.net/xtra.bin
SUPL_HOST=supl.google.com
SUPL_PORT=7276
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US Users:
NTP_SERVER=us.pool.ntp.org
XTRA_SERVER_1=http://xtra1.gpsonextra.net/xtra.bin
XTRA_SERVER_2=http://xtra2.gpsonextra.net/xtra.bin
XTRA_SERVER_3=http://xtra3.gpsonextra.net/xtra.bin
SUPL_HOST=supl.google.com
SUPL_PORT=7276
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bigcraig4u - If you are NOT in the US go to here:
http://www.pool.ntp.org/en/use.html and look at the links in the center of the page to navigate to the closest pool to your geographical location and use that for the top NTP_SERVER entry.
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Canada — ca.pool.ntp.org
United States — us.pool.ntp.org
Mexico — mx.pool.ntp.org
Guatemala — gt.pool.ntp.org
Panama — pa.pool.ntp.org
Bahamas — bs.pool.ntp.org
Costa Rica — cr.pool.ntp.org
El Salvador — sv.pool.ntp.org
Install HTC Keyboard/Input method
Exact
step-by-step instructions
LED / Auto backlight settings / Misc other
Settings -> CyanogenMod settings -> User interface ->
Mac Address set to 00:11:22:33:44:55 - my device cannot connect to wifi
So far (after scowering the internets for a solution, the only worth while answer I could find was "wait for cotulla to update the git with the proper code to correct this". It does however look like you can modify your router settings to ALLOW that particular mac address to achieve a wifi connection, however if you have more then one hd2 and are planning on using them both on the same router at once, at the moment you're sol.)
if anyone else has a solution prior to that happening, please pm me so I can add it to this post I will continue looking for a solution until then. sorry we have no solution for this at the moment. Thx to ravibc
for bringing this up.
Negative color Screen
Removing USB cable from the phone and re-activating it after going standby, the screen colors turned to "negative"... everything like white with low contrast.
After rebooting everything back fine. -camillo777
Change the color of the text at the top in notification bar. (Text is to dark on the already dark notification bar)
Settings -> CyanogenMod settings -> User interface -> Notifications colors ->
You can change alot of color settings in here. Play around.
What is PPP?
Answer at
Wikipedia
After removing a program, its back after a reboot
Remove it from /SDCARD/Android/Androidapps folder. Anything in here gets auto-installed when you first boot up. -dysprosi
Installing was unsuccessful... I can download apps, but just can't update them. -
HeavyComponent
If you are trying to update an app that came pre installed with your build, the problem you are running into -without getting into to much detail here- is that you are trying to update .apk files that are currently protected in the /system/app folder. Read "
how to gain access to protected android system files" below. Becareful when you uninstall your launcher software!! - ie: if you uninstall launcher pro, how are you going to launch the market or even a file explorer to install the new new version? right? so to get around this install a different launcher (just temporarily) ie if you you want to update launcherpro. install adw first. after install, press the home hardkey. it will ask you which launcher you want to display your home with, choose always use and adw. then goto /system/app and delete your old launcherpro apk.
REBOOT (thanks
lufeig for the extra step) then goto the market, install the new version of launcherpro, then you can uninstall adw. common sense gets you around this one. Same goes for all apps like ie: checkers youtube etc.
Robot Voice / Flaky phone call quality
You could have old radio software installed. Check this post for the latest HD2 radios.
HD2 Radio Thread I recommend 2.12.50_02, some recommend 2.10.50. Either way if you are using an old radio 2.07 2.08 etc you should REALLY update yours - you will not lose any data
No sound
Make sure you are running the clrcad.exe file just prior to running haret.exe
clrcad.exe enables sound in android
USB device is recognized by pc, but when I look in 'my computer', it shows up as a removable disk drive (X) and asks me to insert a disk when clicked -
jsanders8
After you connect via usb, check the notifications panel on your Android. You should see 'USB Connected' Click that and a screen will pop up with a button at the bottom that says 'Turn on USB Storage'. Press that. Done. (!See the "why can't I see my file after its been copied" question)
Wifi tethering / Bluetooth phone calls
known issue. at this time there are two options. bluetooth phone calls and no tethering OR wifi tethering and no BT phone calls.
they are clearly laid out
here in a post from user bakedbread. thx for the great info!
I want to try the latest zImage(Kernel)
!Make sure you rename your current zImage and Module files before you overwrite them, incase the new ones dont jive with your build! That being said, occasionally new zImage & Modules cause (some) builds to freeze. Data indicators dont work in notification bar & other users are reporting the BT is broken. !!Updating your kernel/modules should be done ONLY if you are prepared to do some testing (and smart enough to backup the current files first)!!
Read
here how to do this and why its important to also update your modules at the same time
There are several ways to gain access to protected Android System Files
eStrongs File Explorer:
from the marketplace: get 'estrongs file explorer' Install and run the app.
Press the physical windows key, goto settings. Scroll to the bottom and select 'Root options'.
Enable 'Root Explorer' answer YES, then OK (!dont change the 'select ROM' it will autodetect! shub 1.5 users that means you!)
Enable 'Mount File System'.
Press the pysical <- button two times and you should be at '/sdcard/'.
Press '/' on screen and the file browser will display /system/
Scroll down the list until you find the 'system' folder and enter it.
Here you will find the ACTUAL build.prop file which you can
now directly edit.
Here you will also find a folder called /SYSTEM/APP/ which is where all your programs are installed to. (SO if you want to delete a program you can do it directly from here)
There are other uses for estrongs 'Enable Root Explorer' mode, but thats up to you.
!!Dont forget to disable both options in estrongs 'Root Options' when done. And dont mess with something if you dont know what your doing..
you've been warned!!
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ADB:
users who have used adb are welcome to write up something to put here
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Terminal:
users who have used terminal are welcome to write up something to put here
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Reboot - Copy over method
Any file you place in /SDCARD/Android/AndroidApps & /SDCARD/Android/root/-> will get copied over the real 'root' system when android reboots. ie: /sdcard/android/root/system/build.prop you can directly modify this file, without root access. When android reboots, it will copy over the ACTUAL /system/build.prop
REMEMBER: Always check the first post for updates/links/faqs etc, as 9 times out of 10, this is where a dev will post their updates.
*Other suggestions welcome (pm me or a mod with ur stuff), I'd like to add to this and maintain it, so please do send me some suggestions. And feel free to point people people to
this link for an answer to their question - save the forum space for un-asked un-answered questions.
Reminder to myself (additional info todo list):
device not vibrating
And finally, just cause I can. sigh...
Summer Glau