Incredible S locked down? - Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]

m.engadget.com/default/article.do?artUrl=http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/24/htc-locks-down-incredible-s-against-custom-roms-too-starts-a-fi/&category=classic&icid=eng_latest_art
As I posted a week ago about the end of an era with HTC starting to lock down their phones. Well check the link.
Thoughts?
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If you look in the incredible s section or use the search you will find a thread on this, Devs are currently working thier ass of on this and are making progress.
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Still no Samsung Infuse 4g thread??

2 days before release and there's STILL no thread?? Hell, even the Droid Charge has one. come on XDA!
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I'll bump this as we are still having the same issue with the T-Mobile G-Slate... Good luck. We have put in so many requests and they say they put you on a "Request List". Our device has been out since April 20th and announced well before that, yet we are in the same boat. I hope all works out well for the Infuse 4G getting a forum.
Bump,bump, bump it up we need some forums please
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why do they need a request list? Probably faster to just add the forum then add the name to a list. Im sure theyll say they have to appoint a mod to it but I don't really care about that, do you?
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This phone is a pretty sweet phone, the GPS works great and so does the email. other than that it reminds me of the captivate.
OneStepAhead said:
why do they need a request list? Probably faster to just add the forum then add the name to a list. Im sure theyll say they have to appoint a mod to it but I don't really care about that, do you?
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I agree, if it came down to it...you would think they would appoint a member with a good rep to moderate. It can't hurt anything, and if it does then find another mod. The request list is just another way of saying we don't want to give you a forum IMO. Lately there have been to many problems with them not adding forums which I'm sure will lure a lot of members away from the site. It's all good for them to add forums for non-existing devices though....
Im liking my infuse forums please....
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It's got to be the timing. Just too many android devices catching the eye if devs. I would just wait a little. But I'm thinking nobody wants to invest energy in another variant. Sad but probably true (at&t know it sheep haven't a clue ... most people probably don't even know what LTE is)
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You are right about the amount of devices coming out so quickly but in my opinion they should all be part of the community. Maybe XDA is trying to save bandwidth. I hope to see sections for some of these overlooked devices soon, but I'm not holding my breath.
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Bumping for an Infuse thread. Just sold my Captivate for this device.
Bump it up again , Set one up guys or I'll be tempted to make a forum website myself... Too impatient to get things rolling.... Dual booting droid and windows etc etc
this amoled screen is effing HUGE
I just read on the XDA twitter today that there is an Infuse forum.....
And if you look, there is... right with all the other Samsung devices.

Infuse 4g development

Hey guys, this is my first android device, but I do have some experience with software development. Is there anyone who could post some guides, tutorials, links, or downloads on developing for this phone? I believe that we could have a lot more material if we have more competent developers, so please help out. I will update the OP to include provided links or downloads.
Links:
Downloads:
Other:
Thanks in advance!
-SCK
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btpd21 said:
Hey guys, this is my first android device, but I do have some experience with software development. Is there anyone who could post some guides, tutorials, links, or downloads on developing for this phone? I believe that we could have a lot more material if we have more competent developers, so please help out. I will update the OP to include provided links or downloads.
Links:
Downloads:
Other:
Thanks in advance!
-SCK
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I'm in the same boat, man. This is my first android device, and I also have some background in software development. I'd love to have some more info on where to start!
I'm in the same position as you guys and asked the same question a few days ago. One of the rom devs who just got an Infuse not too long ago linked me to this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=928955
Frooty said:
I'm in the same position as you guys and asked the same question a few days ago. One of the rom devs who just got an Infuse not too long ago linked me to this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=928955
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This is very good, but incomplete. I need downloads and links for just about everything. I cant get java to find my phone, and dont know what files should and shouldnt be edited. I wanted to start a thread to cover everything. I mean everything. Lol
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Welcome to Android and goodluck with your InFuSe!
I myself was always a Windows Mobile guy up until almost 3 years ago when i got my 1st Android device, an HTC Supersonic aka EVO 4G. Since then its been down hill, very similar to a bad bad Crack addiction, with ROM Flashing as my temporary fixxx.
I like my InFuSe(s), hopefully one day i'll love my InFuSe(s). My only complaint is that it is too new and there is too little going on with the device. Thank god my HTC Desire HD aka Inspire 4G keeps me on my feet and flash-happy, but instantly i miss that HUGE Super AMOLED Plus display and must go back to a bone-stock device.
I bought a 2nd InFuSe to have as a side by side testing device and / or to donate to the right MIUI dev to get us on the MIUI boat and later found out that we need to get CyanogenMod going before we have a chance at MIUI...
Again, good luck with your InFuSe and with Android. I have a lil sayin: "Don't worry, your not gonna break it unless you throw it, frustration is a bicht!"
You should totally think more about donating your extra infuse to a cyanogen mod dev so we can get that ball rolling. That would definitely get some more stuff going on with this phone.
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XCellPhoneSalesRep said:
Welcome to Android and goodluck with your InFuSe!
I myself was always a Windows Mobile guy up until almost 3 years ago when i got my 1st Android device, an HTC Supersonic aka EVO 4G. Since then its been down hill, very similar to a bad bad Crack addiction, with ROM Flashing as my temporary fixxx.
I like my InFuSe(s), hopefully one day i'll love my InFuSe(s). My only complaint is that it is too new and there is too little going on with the device. Thank god my HTC Desire HD aka Inspire 4G keeps me on my feet and flash-happy, but instantly i miss that HUGE Super AMOLED Plus display and must go back to a bone-stock device.
I bought a 2nd InFuSe to have as a side by side testing device and / or to donate to the right MIUI dev to get us on the MIUI boat and later found out that we need to get CyanogenMod going before we have a chance at MIUI...
Again, good luck with your InFuSe and with Android. I have a lil sayin: "Don't worry, your not gonna break it unless you throw it, frustration is a bicht!"
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U need to reach out to a few cyanogen devs and find out which one has the best rep lol and then donate
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I would love a donated infuse to continue work on my kernel and also start on CM7 but I am not a old or highly rep'd developer...
I'd work on it and I am still working on the kernel without one, so keep me in mind if your considering sending the second one to a developer..
Razor is a good upcoming Dec you should think about this.
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razor950 said:
I would love a donated infuse to continue work on my kernel and also start on CM7 but I am not a old or highly rep'd developer...
I'd work on it and I am still working on the kernel without one, so keep me in mind if your considering sending the second one to a developer..
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I will back this up. He is dedicated, and doing some amazing work without one.. definitely a good candidate to consider.
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While this is a nice initiative, this still isn't a development thread. Unless you actually HAVE links or info for development, this will go to General.
kornklown69 said:
U need to reach out to a few cyanogen devs and find out which one has the best rep lol and then donate
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I've contact Cyanogen to find out who, what, n where.
NeoS2007 said:
While this is a nice initiative, this still isn't a development thread. Unless you actually HAVE links or info for development, this will go to General.
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My topics been highjacked! Help me Neo! D:
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razor made an excellent kernel with no phone to even test it on. Consider him
Anyone have any links to post or things to download? None of the devs are responding
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Unlocked Bootloader OTA in August

Well, it looks like HTC is gonna make me eat my words.
http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=10150305151453084
**We’re thrilled to announce today that software updates to support bootloader unlocking will begin rolling out in August for the global HTC Sensation, followed by the HTC Sensation 4G on T-Mobile USA and the HTC EVO 3D on Sprint. We’re in the testing phase for the unlocking capability now, and we expect it to be fully operational by early September for devices that have received the software updates. We'll continue rolling out the unlocking capability over time to other devices as part of maintenance releases and new shipments.**
How about using that search feature? Did we really need another thread about this? Like the other 3 don't get the message across?
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graffixnyc said:
How about using that search feature? Did we really need another thread about this? Like the other 3 don't get the message across?
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gosh... i remember those days when ppl weren't a**holes. oh...the memories.
the #1 reason i refuse to post topics anymore
i cant believe no one else wanted to use ubuntu on their sensation :/
luckyduck69 said:
gosh... i remember those days when ppl weren't a**holes. oh...the memories.
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It's not that. That HTC post went up hours ago, why in the hell do people think they're gonna be the first to post about it this late after the initial post.
Solidus_n313 said:
the #1 reason i refuse to post topics anymore
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Ditto. Can't post ANYTHING anymore without people attacking what you wrote. It is pathetic, but what can ya do?
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While I agree we didn't need yet another thread about this, atleast he got it in the right section unlike all the other yahoos that made threads in the dev section.
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frenchie746 said:
While I agree we didn't need yet another thread about this, atleast he got it in the right section unlike all the other yahoos that made threads in the dev section.
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Lol this is true.. and op I'm not being an asshole just stating the facts. There are at least 3 other threads on the topic. We really don't need another one. It just clutters up the forum with redundant information.
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frenchie746 said:
While I agree we didn't need yet another thread about this, atleast he got it in the right section unlike all the other yahoos that made threads in the dev section.
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hahaha aint that the truth
EDIT: also graffix, i do agree with you, and at least you were more polite than most would be
graffixnyc said:
Lol this is true.. and op I'm not being an asshole just stating the facts. There are at least 3 other threads on the topic. We really don't need another one. It just clutters up the forum with redundant information. Everyone should search before they post a thread. Or at least look through the first few pages of a section to see if what you're posting hasn't been posted before.
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luckyduck69 said:
gosh... i remember those days when ppl weren't a**holes. oh...the memories.
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It's not about being a**holes, its just that simply by just looking at that page u can see the other thread posted hours before yours, so y post another one..like anyone else, I too hate seeing the same post over n over, when a simple search could've done it...
just my .02
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If anything this place is friendlier to noobs than when I joined.
luckyduck69 said:
gosh... i remember those days when ppl weren't a**holes. oh...the memories.
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I agree, it's like these geeks sit in here all day and just wait to flame people. Maybe they get some erotic pleasure from it. When its warranted cool, but when it's just to be mean, not cool.
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SoFaKiNgStOkeD said:
I agree, it's like these geeks sit in here all day and just wait to flame people. Maybe they get some erotic pleasure from it. When its warranted cool, but when it's just to be mean, not cool.
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How did I flame him by saying to use the search feature and telling him we really didn't need another thread on this topic because there are at least 3 already that were created before his? Umm that's not flaming.. I wasn't rude or nasty. I just said "how about using that search feature? Did we really need another thread on this topic? Like the other 3 didn't get the message across?" How is that flaming him? I didn't name call or put him down in anyway, just it seems in this forum(sensation) people create more duplicate threads then the other device sections I frequent. It clutters up the forum with redundant information and makes it tougher to shift through all the same crap to find a useful thread.
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Geeks stay pissed off, not there fault Just the lack of female attention can be over baring to some on here. Flame on geeks flame on.
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You know I have noticed more and more rude and sarcastic and flaming remarks as of late. I wonder if short tempers and faultfinding could be attributed to the following:
1. Locked Boatloader ( No definite time frame for resolution)
only vague promises and comments
2. No permanent root(temp root only)
A. No S=off for the majority so no custom roms etc.
3. Htc making vague statements and time frames(even the last blurb gave no real time frame for the US Sensation) and no realistic end in sight.(Hypothetically at least 2 months or more away, at least) Which leads to Feelings of hopelessness..
4. A great phone but many many issues(lots of returns and replacements)
5. Indecision as to whether to keep the phone or not.
Just some thoughts I know I have felt this way and if some of the above were addressed and accomplished I would have a better feeling about keeping the device and a better outlook about the situation in general.
Lets not take the circumstances surrounding the phone out on each other.
graffixnyc said:
Lol this is true.. and op I'm not being an asshole just stating the facts. There are at least 3 other threads on the topic. We really don't need another one. It just clutters up the forum with redundant information.
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The frustration is coming from pushing the valuable info further away into the thread and on the first and second page we have 5 topics about the same thing. Xda should just take the search button away since no one uses it lol.
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gosh another one wheres the mods when you need em
luckyduck69 said:
gosh... i remember those days when ppl weren't a**holes. oh...the memories.
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The point was good, the netiquette questionable. People just don't get "text" is NOT fully expressive. What do they say about not being able to have a picnic w/out ants?

Mod request

Hey my friend pointed out that they split the themes and apps section into two separate ones on the epic forums. I think that would be appreciated here also
Here's a link to that thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1232352
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Yes, this was done in the epic 4g forums. IMO its much cleaner, I know, atleast with the epic, there is about just as many apps as there is themes so it gets awfully cluttered and gets difficult to find thing.
+1
exileinoblivion7 said:
Hey my friend pointed out that they split the themes and apps section into two separate ones on the epic forums. I think that would be appreciated here also
Here's a link to that thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1232352
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Bump? Seriously 120 views and only 2 people who agree, are we the only ones who wonder why it's one category to begin with?
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They are trying something similar with sgs2 development forums. I definitely think it would help clean things up and hopefully stop a few needless questions
bclark said:
They are trying something similar with sgs2 development forums. I definitely think it would help clean things up and hopefully stop a few needless questions
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To be honest I am nit sure why there is an apps section for every device anyway. We have an android app section that I beleice should hold all the android apps. Mostly due to them being universal with the exception of a small few. It is being looked into
Great request. And yes, it can get cluttered.
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Bump! I can't believe no one else has any heart in this, please if you think this is a good idea, (which it is! ) then please + 1 this
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Just trying to keep this one fresh.
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Thank you all for the best XDA community!

I usually wouldn't make a post like this but this has been by far the best community I have been a part of since having the EVO 4G a few years ago. I don't always post replies but I'm constantly reading the posts and all of the great advice and tips all have posted have been great. Also the amount of maturity and professionalism is top notch here as well! I hope to see you all on the ATT One forums in the near future!
-David
wiesman2613 said:
I usually wouldn't make a post like this but this has been by far the best community I have been a part of since having the EVO 4G a few years ago. I don't always post replies but I'm constantly reading the posts and all of the great advice and tips all have posted have been great. Also the amount of maturity and professionalism is top notch here as well! I hope to see you all on the ATT One forums in the near future!
-David
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Yeah - I've had a few different devices and been in a few diffeernt XDA forums and his one is pretty good.
We can thank developers like utkaar099, turge, scrosler, bpbear and rohan (amongst others) for taking the time to provide excellent support for the roms they create. Guys like exad and redpoint73 are also very patient and helpful in spreading their knowledge and advice.
Enjoy it while it lasts though - I think we might lose a few to the HTC One......
I have to agree . I thought those guys on the captivate and Atrix HD forums were good , but the guys on the one x forums have taught me so much , not to mention saved my phone twice !
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XDA is is the best. I have also used rootwiki which rates 2nd.
marquavious said:
I have to agree . I thought those guys on the captivate and Atrix HD forums were good , but the guys on the one x forums have taught me so much , not to mention saved my phone twice !
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We are good.
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We are good.
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OK I am having Happy Gilmore flashbacks. "I AM GOOD! You know what? You're a lousy kindergarten teacher! I seen those finger paintings you bring home and they SUCK!"
Alright seriously though, I have only kicked around the HP Touchpad and HOX xda forums and both of them are great. The TP dev'ing is slowing down just because its an older device but the thing didn't even come with Android so its a miracle that they even got it up and running. The fact that CM10.1 is currently semi usable is amazing.
For the HOX dev folk, its great(er). I have people ask me all the time what handy dandy new phone they should get but I keep telling them to get a last gen phone and come to XDA like I do. The HOX devs pump out so many great rom choices that can be used as (and are in my case) daily drivers. Sure I bounce around a bit but thats because I'm an unrepentant flash whore. With the inclusion of pie controls, ribbons and most recently HALO, the amount of customization is... alright I ran out of adjectives. Suffice it to say, THANK YOU dev community!
I can beat you all. I came from the htc vivid forums. Nuff said lol
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I really am glad for this community, especially the guys at the Sense 5 port post for their hard work getting the rom up and running.
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