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Sideload Apps?

Just curious if this phone will have a workaround to sideload Android Apps like the HTC did for Aria (Full Description Here if you didnt know: http://pocketnow.com/tech-news/htc-sync-lets-att-aria-owners-sideload-apps )? If anyone knows please post! I was on the fence when I saw no camera flash, but seeing that AT&T will be restricting (why? Iphone competition?) unknown Android Apps is another big one. So if atleast there is a workaround, I will consider switching to this phone.
If not, ill just keep hoping for Android on my HTC hd2

I'm not certain either. I did download the Samsung Kies program last night but didn't look at it since I don't have a Captivate to hook it to until Sunday. I have a reasonable expectation that it will allow you to do it since you can buy apps from Samsung directly in the program.
Also consider that this phone has already been rooted. My understanding is that you can load "unauthorized" apps and apps that require root access once this has been done. I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong.

meatrocket said:
I'm not certain either. I did download the Samsung Kies program last night but didn't look at it since I don't have a Captivate to hook it to until Sunday. I have a reasonable expectation that it will allow you to do it since you can buy apps from Samsung directly in the program.
Also consider that this phone has already been rooted. My understanding is that you can load "unauthorized" apps and apps that require root access once this has been done. I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong.
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youre right. sideloading wont be a problem

Awesome. Thanks for the quick responses guys. Looks like Ill be heading to my AT&T store. Been wanting to have a fully fledged smart android phone on at&t for awhile now. Heres hoping for the best

I was under the impression that the root alone wont give that option back. Do you need a custom rom as well or does the root really take care of the issue by itself?

*foot in mouth*

systoxity said:
you can sideload with samsungs app if you grabbed it before they pulled it back. Im sure if you did a google for it or asked here someone might have a mirror to it. I didnt grab it while it was up cuz i didnt think they'd push the undo button on it.
p.s. i believe you wont need a root if you had that app.
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Do you know the name of the app?

fk me i should go to bed. I was thinking about the htc aria. Totally diff story.
But further research shows that peeps have already tested sideloading and it works through the ADB. I didn't find a full review however. Try to do a google search for how to side load captivate adb and see if anything useful pops up. let us know. If you don't find anything ill properly look into it tomorrow

systoxity said:
fk me i should go to bed. I was thinking about the htc aria. Totally diff story.
But further research shows that peeps have already tested sideloading and it works through the ADB. I didn't find a full review however. Try to do a google search for how to side load captivate adb and see if anything useful pops up. let us know. If you don't find anything ill properly look into it tomorrow
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Found the link. Its not an app really. Read it here. Sounds extremely simple and straightforward. Cant wait.
http://forum.androidcentral.com/t-captivate/22875-captivate-sideload-app.html

Anyone get this to work? The phone shows up when you do the devices command, but anytime I try to push an apk it says permission denied. ?

BoostedSR20 said:
Anyone get this to work? The phone shows up when you do the devices command, but anytime I try to push an apk it says permission denied. ?
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try "install" command instead of "push" command. It worked for me.

wpb2 said:
try "install" command instead of "push" command. It worked for me.
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Ok, it worked... half. I am trying to get the HTC IME keyboard on, it has 2 apk's to install. One worked fine, when I tried the other it gave me this this error:
install_failed_older_sdk
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BoostedSR20 said:
Ok, it worked... half. I am trying to get the HTC IME keyboard on, it has 2 apk's to install. One worked fine, when I tried the other it gave me this this error:
install_failed_older_sdk
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I figured it out, I was trying to install the Froyo version. Oops.. works fine now.

Sideload how-to recently posted by none other than Samsung:
ars.samsung.com/customer/usa/jsp/faqs/faqs_view_us.jsp?SITE_ID=22&PG_ID=0&AT_ID=303992&PROD_SUB_ID=0&PROD_ID=558&EMAIL_ID=[/url]
(sorry, new user, can't post link - cut'n'paste)

Need step by step process for at&t branded inspire unlock process

Although Ill probably be flogged for this... here we go. I just bought an att inspire for me and my parents. Anyway seems significantly more difficult a process than past devices ive owned; tilt 2, tilt 1, etc...
Anyways just curious if someone could spell this out for me in detail specifically for an att branded inspire from start to finish?

#1-G-O-L-D C-A-R-D
#2-H-A-C-K K-I-T
#3-F-O-L-L-L-O-W T-H-E I-N-S-T-R-U-C-T-I-O-N-S.
Now that I have spelled it out, in all seriousness, just download those two things from the second sticky post and follow the instructions. Took me an hour bc of pc issues but relatively straight forward.
Sent from my Desire HD using XDA App

Adam, we going to see some of your magic for the inspire? I hope so..
Yes just follow this thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=952352

thanks guys but this really doesn't help. Ive already seen these threads and its like reading another language. I have been loading custom roms for years and never faced this sort of difficulty, honestly ready to just go back to wm 6.5.
I dont think its you guys on the forums responsibility to put this in clear terms but would appreciate if someone could lend a hand. Like a start to finish guide for someone who is completely new to this device and the android os...
Like, what to i need to back up, wtf is booting into recovery and how is this done??? You see what i mean? To someone who is brand new to this device this is not as clear as everyone Ive asked makes it sound. I do not want the geniuses on here taking offense to this because your work is what makes this site tick but a clearly laid out and detailed process would be very much appreciated.

It really is as simple as what he says.
1: download bubbys one click method from here: http://www.inspiringandroid.com/htc/inspire/3-21-11_RC2.exe
2: Watch the video of this method on youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0sQFoS_m_8
3: follow video from youtube while doing the root.
4: download and install a rom of your choice or keep the one from bubby.
5: enjoy.
(or you can use the hack kit but i personally am not familiar with it.)

adamholden85 said:
#1-G-O-L-D C-A-R-D
#2-H-A-C-K K-I-T
#3-F-O-L-L-L-O-W T-H-E I-N-S-T-R-U-C-T-I-O-N-S.
Now that I have spelled it out, in all seriousness, just download those two things from the second sticky post and follow the instructions. Took me an hour bc of pc issues but relatively straight forward.
Sent from my Desire HD using XDA App
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Adam, happy to see with an Inspire
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adamholden85 said:
#1-G-O-L-D C-A-R-D
#2-H-A-C-K K-I-T
#3-F-O-L-L-L-O-W T-H-E I-N-S-T-R-U-C-T-I-O-N-S.
Now that I have spelled it out, in all seriousness, just download those two things from the second sticky post and follow the instructions. Took me an hour bc of pc issues but relatively straight forward.
Sent from my Desire HD using XDA App
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woohoo ADAM! its true you are coming to this forum

swtaltima said:
thanks guys but this really doesn't help. Ive already seen these threads and its like reading another language. I have been loading custom roms for years and never faced this sort of difficulty, honestly ready to just go back to wm 6.5.
I dont think its you guys on the forums responsibility to put this in clear terms but would appreciate if someone could lend a hand. Like a start to finish guide for someone who is completely new to this device and the android os...
Like, what to i need to back up, wtf is booting into recovery and how is this done??? You see what i mean? To someone who is brand new to this device this is not as clear as everyone Ive asked makes it sound. I do not want the geniuses on here taking offense to this because your work is what makes this site tick but a clearly laid out and detailed process would be very much appreciated.
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the key is:
after you root, when you restart hold volume down. that opened up a world of ROMS to me.
if I had not already rooted, I would write a step by step for you.
just watch the video.
also, back up your contacts and messages to something - google or mobilego or another program like titanium backup (pre-root) before you do anything. expect to reinstall apps. (amazon is great b/c it keeps track of what you install so you can do an easy reinstall)

hey guys I have a questions. I have my phone rooted using the Simple one Click method, so that that mean my Inspire is also unlocked, like if I put a different sim it would it work or not.

If you just bought the Inspire, you more than likely don't have anything on the phone yet that needs to be backed up other than contacts, which can easily be restored via HTC sync. Bubby's method will spoon-feed you through the entire process, as the tool will do all of the dirty work for you, including the making of your Gold Card. The hack kit is just a little more hands-on, but is just as easy to use. Read through the instructions for both methods, look at the FAQs, and take a look at the threads for each method. You'll see that almost every problem that was run into was solved just by going to the FAQs or by following a quick link from the thread. If terminology is intimidating you, the Devs always do a great job of explaining steps/procedures in layman's terms. The Inspire is a challenge to root because of the necessary ROM-downgrade so that the phone can become exploitable, but take your time with the procedure and you'll get it knocked out on no time. Good luck.
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dkotoric said:
hey guys I have a questions. I have my phone rooted using the Simple one Click method, so that that mean my Inspire is also unlocked, like if I put a different sim it would it work or not.
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Yes this is something I would like to understand too... does the bubby or the hack kit process unlock the phone so that it could be used in other countries or with other domestic carriers?
Sent with pride from my Inspire 4G

Wait been flashing for years? I was on the original tilt (kaiser) and had to flash through recovery lmao!!! Nobody can give better details,watch the video dude. By far easiest way to do the process.
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As someone who has just rooted and I am a noob on Android phones. just take your time and read up on the rooting process before you start.It does look intimidating at first,but if you can follow instructions,its really not that hard. The above methods is what I used and good luck.

The point is that it's a little bit of a leap of faith... you have to follow the steps as you go not knowing what the instruction itself is gonna do the most of the time... the language is indeed intimidating but let's face it... if they say 'boot in recovery mode pressing the power button while you hold volume down' you don't need an explanation of what recovery mode means.... you just press the buttons in the order.. eventually u will understand the rest...
Sent with pride from my Inspire 4G

ok so bubbys program worked very easy. Thanks guys it just seemed a bit intimidating at first.
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Hmm...if this was me who asked a question like this I would have gotten a UTFSE.

spyz88 said:
Hmm...if this was me who asked a question like this I would have gotten a UTFSE.
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We purposely gave this guy a pass to annoy you
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Bamatide2007 said:
It really is as simple as what he says.
1: download bubbys one click method from here:
2: Watch the video of this method on youtube
3: follow video from youtube while doing the root.
4: download and install a rom of your choice or keep the one from bubby.
5: enjoy.
(or you can use the hack kit but i personally am not familiar with it.)
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Just finished up Bubby's root method + Youtube vid, and I definitely recommend it. The Inspire's my first Android (smartphone, even) and I found rooting it using bubby's a very simple process. Check it out.

hey bro bubbys method is not working anymore or is it?? because everytime i try to download it i get a blank page can somebody tell me whats up thanks? and im new to this so im sorry in advance if this is not the right section or thread to ask a question!

bigoh123 said:
hey bro bubbys method is not working anymore or is it?? because everytime i try to download it i get a blank page can somebody tell me whats up thanks? and im new to this so im sorry in advance if this is not the right section or thread to ask a question!
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Instead of just clicking the link, try right clicking the link and select 'open in new tab'. Theres been several links and downloads that have done that to me too and the opening in new tab seems to work.
Edit: Its working for me here at work (WinXP machine) but home machine (Win7) it will do that also, pop up a blank window and even have the security bar at the top and nothing happens after approving security. But if I open in new tab instead, works every time

Easy root for Thunderbolt on Windows

Yestarday I wrote a Mac OS X Easy root with a video
However I had someone e-mail me asking for a Windows Version.
I will write one if I get 5 likes on this video by the end of day and as soon as I get at least 5 likes I will start writing it and have it done within a couple hours! I just want to make sure people are really interested in it before I start.
Download here
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTGEcsyy4RE

Saw the video...great.
Said the comments was "locked"

Add another like!
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I just "liked" it. It has 11 likes right now.
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Add another one
Add another one to the list

I liked it too, very good

Found a Bug working on getting it fixed.

Got it fixed.. Download is up and running!
http://fryetech.com/?p=32

Got at least ten more days before I root my TB. Don't want to do it until I'm outside my exchange period, in case any mechanical glitches show up, like a stuck power button or some such.
Edit - Yeesh, didn't realize the download was nearly 900MB.

That's kinda wrong.to forcibly ask.for.something to give something that should be free anyway
I understand u put ur hard work.into this but u should put "please like if this worked" instead of that
Edit: I also understand that ur not asking for.money but the concept still applies
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superchilpil said:
That's kinda wrong.to forcibly ask.for.something to give something that should be free anyway
I understand u put ur hard work.into this but u should put "please like if this worked" instead of that
Edit: I also understand that ur not asking for.money but the concept still applies
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I agree with you we shouldn't even have to root the phone in the first place that's why I did this stuff.
I also agree with you. I didn't realize I seem like I was asking for money. So I took that down.
Enjoy the root.

THANKS!!!
Luke

I think I will wait to root until 2.3 comes out. I'd really like to just have vanilla android gingerbread without sense.. then, I will be a happy camper. Is there anyway to debrand the Verizon Logo?

HELP!!!!
HELP! After 1st reboot, the computer doesn’t recognize drivers and doesn’t show phone connected to computer so I can’t continue. What the heck do I do?????

nice video

HELP! After 1st reboot, the computer doesn’t recognize drivers and doesn’t show phone connected to computer so I can’t continue. What the heck do I do?????
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settings "usb debugging" needs to be enabled

Just wanted to say thanks for putting this together. It allowed me to be lazy and not have to type stuff.
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On first power button press I get "sd checking" "No image or wrong image"
Edit... lol his says the same thing in the video.... patience... I'm doing what he said not to in the video and the batch... freaking out.
Edit2 Mine didn't bring up the bar on the top right... hmm I'll just leave the comp on until someone can help, guess I shouldn't have started this this at 1am lol... any help is appreciated!

I went to recovery and I'm safe for now. I'm guessing I didn't install the drivers properly.
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Edit - I'm rooted now using the abd method... I know this would have worked had I not had a driver issue on my comp. Appreciate it anyway!

Awesome worked perfectly!

New Error & A Question

I have an error that wont even let me get into download mode. It only shows: a phone - a warning sign -a pc Can anyone help me with this problem.
Also if i have gotten a certain amount of replacements from att, will they let me get another phone close to the value of this phone or pay the difference if i dont want this one any more.

That is a form of download mode. You can connect to a PC and flash a rom with odin and you'll be fine.
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This is not a"new" error....has been discussed many times and there are a few threads on this sublect already.
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Noobs coming in like hotcakes .
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Seriously
sent from my Infuse4g powered by ZEUS

That's what happens when you can get a 4.5" AMOLED screen for next to nothing

xIC-MACIx said:
That's what happens when you can get a 4.5" AMOLED screen for next to nothing
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Thank you for making this 100% useless post. A+ work, 5 stars, would read again.

19ant89 said:
I have an error that wont even let me get into download mode. It only shows: a phone - a warning sign -a pc Can anyone help me with this problem.
Also if i have gotten a certain amount of replacements from att, will they let me get another phone close to the value of this phone or pay the difference if i dont want this one any more.
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They'll keep giving you infuses until they stop carrying them.
Sent from my not-an-iPod

19ant89 said:
I have an error that wont even let me get into download mode. It only shows: a phone - a warning sign -a pc Can anyone help me with this problem.
Also if i have gotten a certain amount of replacements from att, will they let me get another phone close to the value of this phone or pay the difference if i dont want this one any more.
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Was your problem resolved? If so please post what you did to resolve. If not please post what you have tried.
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SGS4 help

Hello fellow XDA users.
I found a galaxy s 4g today, and I was wondering a few questions.
First off; I can't seem to get into the bootloader. When i hold Top + power it just keeps rebooting the device. Same thing with Bottom + power.
Also: Is there a way to super CID the device? Thank you.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_S_4G is a good place to start.
(I'm not sure what "super CID" is though.)

jeffsf said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_S_4G is a good place to start.
(I'm not sure what "super CID" is though.)
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Super Cid is basically unlocking it so you can use with other carriers.

There is an unlocker thread here somewhere as well, if that is not covered in the wiki. Basically, the SGS4G these days is
Flash a one-click Heimdall installer for root/recovery
Flash a ROM of your choice

jeffsf said:
There is an unlocker thread here somewhere as well, if that is not covered in the wiki. Basically, the SGS4G these days is
Flash a one-click Heimdall installer for root/recovery
Flash a ROM of your choice
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Ahh alright, thanks so much. i'll have to go buy a cord to fit the device. I found it at school today and well needless to say i can't use it without any of the fun stuff on it ^^ I'll keep posted. Thanks alot.

knifeproz said:
Ahh alright, thanks so much. i'll have to go buy a cord to fit the device. I found it at school today and well needless to say i can't use it without any of the fun stuff on it ^^ I'll keep posted. Thanks alot.
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Dont you think it would be a better idea to turn it in and make somebodies day by returning their phone? I do too, glad you agree.

eollie said:
Dont you think it would be a better idea to turn it in and make somebodies day by returning their phone? I do too, glad you agree.
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i asked around if anyone lost a phone and no one said anything, and i know the school just uses it for their own good if they find it so no point.

I'd bet that the call log will reveal one or more contacts that will recognize the number if you call them.
The carrier also should be able to contact the owner if you give the phone number. Just dial 611 from the phone.

jeffsf said:
I'd bet that the call log will reveal one or more contacts that will recognize the number if you call them.
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I can't get into the phone though, it's got a lock on it, I have no idea what the number is, and the emergency call won't call my number.

knifeproz said:
I can't get into the phone though, it's got a lock on it, I have no idea what the number is, and the emergency call won't call my number.
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Does it show the carrier? Give them the IMEI; its under the battery.
T-Mobile would be a good place to start even if it doesn't. 1-800-T-MOBILE

jeffsf said:
Does it show the carrier? Give them the IMEI; its under the battery.
T-Mobile would be a good place to start even if it doesn't. 1-800-T-MOBILE
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That's a good idea. I'll look into it, I don't know why i didn't think of it earlier.

You can place the sim in another phone and see the number as well
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