as the title states - a) want to be able to import custom tones (I have 4 client emails account not all important but want a way to distuguish which is which) this doesnt seem possible ? this can't be right?
b) use as a modem - can see way round that either see like a massive oversight? would prefer to use as bt modem as well?
anyone?
It looks like Mango (due very soon -- Sept??) looks like it has all of the hooks to enable these features. Or, if you are so inclined, you can get the beta, but at this point, I'm waiting.
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I'm a newbie and i got 3 questions about roms before i install it.
1) whats the best looking rom out there now?
2) is android considered a rom?
3) whats the best rom that saves the most on battery power?
1) Depends on your device :]
Whatever device you may have, go to the main-forum panel and locate [scroll down] until you find your specific phone type. Open the Development section and click on a few to find some images. Some look better than others, some perform different. Its all about personal preference.
2)The Stock [standard] Android System is a ROM. [Note; Stock ROM]. These are un-touched unless otherwise said so. Although that wouldn't be a stock ROM anymore now would it?
3)Again, depends on which phone you have. If you want, post your device name and I'll help you out.
As said from TKTAB911, everything depends on the device. There are different roms for each device, you just have to go to the appropriate subforum and read the threads. Depending on the comments you can find out if people are satisfied with each rom.
Usage problems
Hi everybody,
I am using Android (26.JAN][DFT/CWM] NexusHD2-Froyo V1.9G [Android2.2.2][Kernel: tytung_r2_oldcam) on HTC HD2.
I like this build very much.
Altough I have some problem:
- I am from Hungary. The build does not know hungarian language (it is not problem of course). I am using hungarian keyboard, for emailing, and sending sms. When I use extended(?) characters (ie: ő, ű, á) at sending sms, the length of sms reduce from 160 to 70(?). When somebody uses hungarian language android, it can handles this characters. Also my old Nokia phones was an option not using Unicode (or extended) character. Is it here any settings, or application, what can help, that i could use these characters without reducing the sms size?
- With the built in Exchange client I can not move email to Exchange folder. (Altough I can see the content of the exchange folders). Is it any chance to move letters to these folders?
- I have not got built in FM radio. I haven't found it on market neither (only internet radios). Could you advise something?
Thanks for helping me,
ga
Try one of the Handcent SMS, ChompSMS, GO SMS apps.
You can contact the developers to fix the issue. The handcent sms dev does respond to your mails.
Hi duk3r,
I tryed Handcent SMS. It perfect for sms extended chars problem. Furthermore the application is very good and beautiful, thanks.
Any ideas for the other two problem? (Moving email, FM radio)?
Thanks,
ga
TKTAB911 said:
1) Depends on your device :]
Whatever device you may have, go to the main-forum panel and locate [scroll down] until you find your specific phone type. Open the Development section and click on a few to find some images. Some look better than others, some perform different. Its all about personal preference.
2)The Stock [standard] Android System is a ROM. [Note; Stock ROM]. These are un-touched unless otherwise said so. Although that wouldn't be a stock ROM anymore now would it?
3)Again, depends on which phone you have. If you want, post your device name and I'll help you out.
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hi, TKTAB911.. thanks for replying. to answer your question, my phone is the htc hd2. please let me know what rom saves me the most in batt power.. thanks.
So here is my request and pleed:
Please create anyone an app which is possible to change the WP7 Device into a wifistick,so that you can connect your pc through your Phone to your wifi,this would be absolutely great,and if it is not possible to create an app for me and all the guy´s who have requests for this missing feature because of time,or other reasons than impossibility then please tell me anyone of you how the code must work,which api´s and so on i´ll need so that i´ll be able to create such´n app by myself,because i´ve visualstudio and can do some programming
thx for any answer
What Phone do you have ? Is it unlocked ?
The app "Mango Webserver" (in dev & hacking sub-forum) can already kind-of do this, because you can uload files using your web browser, then download them later on another computer.
If you want to create an app that is dedicated to the purpose, the first questions would be how do you want the PC to see the phone (using a browser like Mango Webserver app, or using a dedicated program, or what) and do you want this to be a marketplace app, or is using unofficial APIs OK?
So i have an unlocked Omnia 7(fullyunlock + interop(it is really interopunlocked believe me,don´t ask)) ,the way i want to use it is like a wifistick/modem or so,if it is unofficial or not therefore doesn´t interest me,but i thought that it eventually would be able to get this feature for more devices,so that it would have some more attention as only for samsung devices
so thx again for any answer
Hmm sorry, I misinterpreted your request. You want to use the phone as a WiFi network interface for the computer. ("wifistick" doesn't mean anything to me; never heard the term before.)
I don't currently know of a way to do that. You can use your phone to connect the PC to the Internet (using wired tethering), but that just turns the phone into a cellular modem. To do what you're asking, you'd need to either bridge the WiFi and ethernet-over-USB connections, or you'd need to set up Internet connection sharing between the WiFi and USB (like the official "Internet sharing" feature, except that one is between the cellular radio and the WiFi).
Yeah thats what i mean,but i think it must be possible anyway,because for wm devices that was available and also for androidphones such a function is available,why shouldn´t it work with wp7 devices?
Oh, it's possible. You'd need to use native code and probably need to have more permissions than a normal app allows, though. Just because an OS *can* do something doesn't mean that the software to do it is available.
I already listed the two most reasonable approaches to doing it. I'm not sure if WP7 supports connection bridging, so the first might not be possible. The second certainly is, though.
So I live in Mexico and just bought a Focus Flash...
I tried to use it as a hotspot but I couldn't... My carrier supports tethering and it uses the same bands as at&t...
When I try to use the internet sharing options it shows a message saying that I have to call at&t...
Does anyone knows how to make this option work outside of the US?
Also, I have a similar problem when I try to use the samsung's video call app.
It shows a message saying my device isn't supported, is this also because I'm using it with a different carrier?
I hope someone can help, thanks! =)
If I can't find a solution for this, I'll probably start looking for roms from different countries to see if flashing it helps.
I don't know about the video call app. As for the other, however...
First of all, if you're using an AT&T ROM (which it sounds like you are) and you can find a way to flash an "International" ROM to it, I'd suggest you do that. AT&T puts a lot of restrictions on their phones that you, as a non-customer, have no reason to put up with (personally, I don't see any reason for their customers to put up with it either, but that's another issue).
Beyond that, if by some lucky chance your current firmware is compatible with WindowBreak, or at least you have a backup with old enough firmware, then yes, it is possible to strip out all of the limitations on the "Internet Sharing" feature. For one example, search the Dev&Hacking sub-forum for "Interop Unlock + Internet Sharing".
Beyond that... you'll either need to exchange your phone, find some other way around the problem (for example, you should be able to use wired tethering; it's unofficial but available for most if not all Windows phones if you know where to look), or wait until we find new hacks. Any of the following would work: a way to interop-unlock gen2 Samsung phones with current firmware (install WP7 Root Tools and use a provxml processing app), a way to flash a stock ROM to gen2 Samsungs (either replace your current ROM with an international one, or downgrade it to one that is compatible with WindowBreak), or a way to flash custom ROMs (which all come with this feature fully enabled).
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I don't know about the video call app. As for the other, however...
First of all, if you're using an AT&T ROM (which it sounds like you are) and you can find a way to flash an "International" ROM to it, I'd suggest you do that. AT&T puts a lot of restrictions on their phones that you, as a non-customer, have no reason to put up with (personally, I don't see any reason for their customers to put up with it either, but that's another issue).
Beyond that, if by some lucky chance your current firmware is compatible with WindowBreak, or at least you have a backup with old enough firmware, then yes, it is possible to strip out all of the limitations on the "Internet Sharing" feature. For one example, search the Dev&Hacking sub-forum for "Interop Unlock + Internet Sharing".
Beyond that... you'll either need to exchange your phone, find some other way around the problem (for example, you should be able to use wired tethering; it's unofficial but available for most if not all Windows phones if you know where to look), or wait until we find new hacks. Any of the following would work: a way to interop-unlock gen2 Samsung phones with current firmware (install WP7 Root Tools and use a provxml processing app), a way to flash a stock ROM to gen2 Samsungs (either replace your current ROM with an international one, or downgrade it to one that is compatible with WindowBreak), or a way to flash custom ROMs (which all come with this feature fully enabled).
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Well... it was HAAARD D:
But I finally got to tango with tethering and it seems that I'll be able to get the last firmware update as well =D
So it is all good... I'm still using the at&t rom
I don't have video calls but I don't think I need them that much... If I want to have videochat I'll just use skype =)
Thanks for your answer, man =)
Hello Team,
I always been a WM user, and finally got a hold of a windows 7 phone, did the required mods. i noticed i couldnt find a program like magic call which used to screen un wanted numbers and sms this tool was usefull and purchased.
I'm assuming there isnt a program close enough or the same for windows 7 phone, overall i would like to bar and hide certain numbers and SMS's maybe emails ( i guess im pushing it).
i noticed an andriod app called vault does excatly what i require. im assuming im not the only person after this app?
is there such an app paid or free?
thank you for your time.
The public APIs don't allow it. Some OEMs (specifically, Samsung) have used their extra control over the ROM image (specifically, the ability to add their own drivers) to implement a call blocking function, and I believe some custom ROMs also incorporate this. Additionally, there are people looking into doing it using unofficial APIs in a way that it can be used on stock ROMs, but so far no such luck.
Thank you for the return message; even with modified ROMS this feature is not available?
IF so which rom would allow this feature? overall i have a HTC Trophy which has been loaded with a modded rom.
It may look like i'll have to get a hold of the Andriod phone for now.
thank you in advance.
I don't use custom ROMs; I hack the stock ROMs (and yes, call blocking is one feature I'm working on). Read the feature lists of the various custom ROMs, looking in particular for "call blocking" or "Samsung gen2 drivers".
I'll have a look thanks, but noticed people are having problems running the Samsung app.
I would like to setup my phone to be able to browse/use apps as anonymously as possible. I realize that will require Tor/VPNs, and I am working on getting that information elsewhere. Here I am focusing on the phone itself.
It will be a new Samsung on Verizon. I would like to anonymize and secure it as much as possible. For example, I know that Verizon and Google are shipping new phones with spyware and other tagging features. I am not very tech saavy (I cant code), but I am a fast learner.
I will be trying to avoid using Google products at all costs (No Play Store, GMail, etc) - except for Android system updates (I assume this is a necessity?). I am willing to do anything, *except*: Replace the OS - it has to be regular Android (Unless someone can show me an add-on/alternative that wont require constant maintenance/detailed knowledge of how a phone OS works), or compromise the basic software so that it become unstable or wont work with basic apps.
I assume rooting is a must - but I will need some direction as to how this can be done safely, and what I will then need to do to keep the phone updated and stable.
Specifically I am looking for:
- How to remove all native spyware/malware/unnecessary apps (without accidentally deleting something critical).
- Remove any features that could ID my device over the internet
- What kind of software/app I need to set up to protect against future malicious software (some kind of anti-virus/malware scanner?).
- How to most securely encrypt the phone and any data on it (so that if someone was able to get control of it, accessing it's contents without the pass key would be as difficult as possible).
- If necessary, before I web connect it, I could download any apps/programs on another device and trasfer via MicroSD
- Any general tips that might help with this.
Thank you.
EDIT: I was originally planning on getting an S8, but I have read that it might have some issues, so I can get an LG G6 or even Galaxy S7 if it is still preferred for privacy/security.
If you didn't read it, it could be a good start in your search.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/general/security/tuto-how-to-secure-phone-t2960077
VPN!!!!
I think, regular updates with security patches is a must. But if you don't trust your original OS, how can you trust it's updates? I use mokee OS for this reason. And no gapps.
ThirdEchelonSam said:
I would like to setup my phone to be able to browse/use apps as anonymously as possible. I realize that will require Tor/VPNs, and I am working on getting that information elsewhere. Here I am focusing on the phone itself.
It will be a new Samsung on Verizon. I would like to anonymize and secure it as much as possible. For example, I know that Verizon and Google are shipping new phones with spyware and other tagging features. I am not very tech saavy (I cant code), but I am a fast learner.
I will be trying to avoid using Google products at all costs (No Play Store, GMail, etc) - except for Android system updates (I assume this is a necessity?). I am willing to do anything, *except*: Replace the OS - it has to be regular Android (Unless someone can show me an add-on/alternative that wont require constant maintenance/detailed knowledge of how a phone OS works), or compromise the basic software so that it become unstable or wont work with basic apps.
I assume rooting is a must - but I will need some direction as to how this can be done safely, and what I will then need to do to keep the phone updated and stable.
Specifically I am looking for:
- How to remove all native spyware/malware/unnecessary apps (without accidentally deleting something critical).
- Remove any features that could ID my device over the internet
- What kind of software/app I need to set up to protect against future malicious software (some kind of anti-virus/malware scanner?).
- How to most securely encrypt the phone and any data on it (so that if someone was able to get control of it, accessing it's contents without the pass key would be as difficult as possible).
- If necessary, before I web connect it, I could download any apps/programs on another device and trasfer via MicroSD
- Any general tips that might help with this.
Thank you.
EDIT: I was originally planning on getting an S8, but I have read that it might have some issues, so I can get an LG G6 or even Galaxy S7 if it is still preferred for privacy/security.
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Assuming you are just talking about general privacy and security, then you are in with a chance to minimise data available to Google etc and be largely secure. If you are trying to prevent the likes of the NSA then you have no chance. At the very least your cell provider will know somethings about you (you have to show id in the US don't you?)
Without going to extremes as in the first link below and ending up pretty much with a dumb phone your best bet is to follow something more like this
https://privacytoolsio.github.io/privacytools.io/
As for security you can "harden" your system, there are some good threads etc on this. Or you could just buy a phone that is already hardened see Copperhead OS.
You are your phones best security, but I would say EVERYONE is fallible and could be tricked into opening a malicious email etc under the right circumstances so you should run a good antivirus, it may just save you one day. However they are not even 100% against all known malware let alone future ones or other exploits, it's just another layer of defence. Keeping your phone up dated with monthly security patches is probably your 2nd best defence after you! At some point you are trusting whoever provides your OS, network and any apps installed. Then of course this level of security must extend to all your devices that may link to your phone, no good running a router which doesn't get regular firmware updates, just this week all Linksys ones were found to be vulnerable, before that some Netgear ones, before that ....
Even using TOR does not guarantee anonymity as the NSA, GCHQ etc have been able to identify users in several ways, and no doubt still can, but it is the best way, though can be slow
Use your phones built in encryption, though this only works on a looked phone, anyone can see your data if they lack it up unlocked, or if using remote admin. Using an app to encrypt folders/files can prevent a local person viewing saved files though.
Rooting & removing bloatware would certainly help reduce data "leaks", but it has it's own risks and will void your warranty (though not up to date on S8 & tripping knox etc or on unlocking bootloaders on Verizon phones as I'm not in the US.) If it was me I'd buy an older model that has great support on xda & that you know you can unlock bootloader/root which has a good choice of roms from reputable devs that release monthly security updates quickly & then get a limited set of apps from fdroiod or similar.
whirlpool95 said:
VPN!!!!
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But be choosy!
https://blog.csiro.au/tinker-torrentor-streamer-spy-vpn-privacy-alert/
(some vpn's are named in the full report, link at bottom of page)
Yea just don't use the internet on your phone, that's my advice .