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[Q] New to smart phones, but 2nd charge

Hey all, so far cool site. So long story short, I bought the charge last Wed. Got it home and started to play with it. I'm no programmer or a computer guy, but I tend to learn quickly. The phone came with a 25 dollar gift card for the media hub (which is a joke, for another thread). I down loaded 2 movies via wifi. Neither move would play. Ended up, it would play any video file. Also, it wouldn't load some of the apps that came pre-installed. I took it back Sunday and the swapped it out. The new phone seems to work great. Really, I couldn't be happier. The one bug I have is with the 4g, but it isn’t the phone but more Verizon. I’m in Austin TX and apparently the sales person forgot to mention that Austin doesn’t have 4g yet, and wont for a few more weeks.
As for the phone, I do have a question. When I’m searching or loading a page I see that the arrows under the 3g disappear and is replaced with a D. At this point it stops loading the page. I’m guessing this means something like Disconnect? Usually it’ll only last for a few seconds and then the arrows come back and the page will load. Is this a signal issue or what? Is there anything I can do to speed things up? I have a buddy that is more advanced at this kind of thing and wants to jailbreak it. I’m not to sure I want to do that. If something happens and I need to take it in (I’ve got insurance on it) I don’t want Verizon to say they can’t help because I did something. So, besides that. I look forward to reading this forum, if I have any questions I’ll let you know.

[Q] Pimping my TF

So I just recently got a Transformer rather unexpectedly which left me without much prior research done. Had taken a glance at some modifications like the ability to use 3G dongles and so, but little beyond that. As such, trying to go through the available ROMS and stuff I'm finding myself pretty overloaded with information and not quite sure where to start.
First of all, if there is some kind of already made "Dummies guide" about all the TF101 has to offer in terms of mods, ROMs, basic guides, so on, do please me link me.
Failing that, those were the kinds of things I was looking for.
Information in how to backup my current ROM, or if there's the possibility to easily install an official one. My only previous experience with Android is a Galaxy S where such was pretty straight forward, so not sure if I should take more precautions with the TF or not.
Best ROMs, pros and cons. Nothing in too big detail, mostly seeking what are the hot ROMs of the moment and what are their most beneficial features and cons if any. Rest I'll try to look into the ROM thread itself.
Modifications that might be helpful like the 3G thing or any other important mod.
Also, not so much on the software front, accessories. I got the version including the dock so there was no gift cover for the tablet or anything.
Are there any well recommended covers for the tablet and tablet+dock combo?
What about the data/charger extension? I find that the included cable is rather short and it really has no reach for the power socket if I have the tablet resting on my desk.
Appreciated for all the help that can be offered.

I can only really speak about 1 ROM but I have fallen in love with it. I rooted and flashed the TF on Day 3. It now runs HD Revolution 2.3.0 and I love it. Days 1-3 I noticed that the TF would be a little sluggish from time to time. Now with HDR it is silky smooth. My battery life also seems to have improved by 30-40%.
The rooting and flashing process was simple and the CWM method of flashing from a zip on the SD card in recovery mode is supper simple. You can even make backups there before you install anything.
One thing... do not update the TF till you read all the Rooting and Flashing threads you will need 8.6.5.19.
Root and have fun.

How would one go about disabling/enabling when a phone can and cannot be charged?

I have a very unique situation.
I dropped my phone in the trash at work(IT Company), accidentally one day, and a small amount of disturbingly gross liquid managed to make it's way into my phone.
I wiped it down, made sure it didn't smell like crap - etc.
Everything worked FINE at first, I said ah, good. Apparently it was not not good.
Now, the phone gets stuck in a loop where it thinks to itself it's charging for a second, then it's not, keeping the screen on and flashing the charging notification repetitively until it decides to stop for an hour, then come back.
Radioshack screwed me over BIG TIME on my phone insurance, I filed a ripoff report etc, and given I need my phone for work related issues I really cannot afford to have any downtime having it be sent in and repaired. NO, I cannot receive an immediate replacement, and NO, I cannot afford another phone.
So, therefore I come to you, my great friends at XDA.
I've a fairly decent background in programming, I understand the just of it. I've taken classes in ASM(Microcomputer Architecture and Programming), C/Java and Python.
And no, I'm not a college-fed programmer, I've been programming in VB, C/C++, PERL etc. since I was 13(22 now.)
So, to the specifics:
My phone is a Samsung Transform Ultra, Android 2.3, rooted and running a "ROM" if you could call it that, but it shouldn't make that much of a difference(just installed it to get rid of CIQ)
Now, I've never wrote a mobile app before but I have the android SDK (1.6-4.0), and I'm fairly certain I could get a hello world going in a matter of minutes.
I'm willing to do the research myself, I just need some good pointers and some people who might be able to answer a few questions along my journey, and when the app is done I will be releasing it in full, yes, to you XDA.
Programming costs time, replacing the phone costs money. I have more time than money.
Best regards!

Bump.
Any help on this issue would be GREATLY, GREATLY appreciated as this is quite possibly the most angering issue imaginable.

I don't know if this will help, but I had a similar problem with my galaxy S. It turned out to be a tiny piece of silver paper that had managed to get into the micro usb slot. A quick shake later and problem solved.
Sent from my GT-I9000 using XDA App

thebotnet said:
I have a very unique situation.
I dropped my phone in the trash at work(IT Company), accidentally one day, and a small amount of disturbingly gross liquid managed to make it's way into my phone.
I wiped it down, made sure it didn't smell like crap - etc.
Everything worked FINE at first, I said ah, good. Apparently it was not not good.
Now, the phone gets stuck in a loop where it thinks to itself it's charging for a second, then it's not, keeping the screen on and flashing the charging notification repetitively until it decides to stop for an hour, then come back.
Radioshack screwed me over BIG TIME on my phone insurance, I filed a ripoff report etc, and given I need my phone for work related issues I really cannot afford to have any downtime having it be sent in and repaired. NO, I cannot receive an immediate replacement, and NO, I cannot afford another phone.
So, therefore I come to you, my great friends at XDA.
I've a fairly decent background in programming, I understand the just of it. I've taken classes in ASM(Microcomputer Architecture and Programming), C/Java and Python.
And no, I'm not a college-fed programmer, I've been programming in VB, C/C++, PERL etc. since I was 13(22 now.)
So, to the specifics:
My phone is a Samsung Transform Ultra, Android 2.3, rooted and running a "ROM" if you could call it that, but it shouldn't make that much of a difference(just installed it to get rid of CIQ)
Now, I've never wrote a mobile app before but I have the android SDK (1.6-4.0), and I'm fairly certain I could get a hello world going in a matter of minutes.
I'm willing to do the research myself, I just need some good pointers and some people who might be able to answer a few questions along my journey, and when the app is done I will be releasing it in full, yes, to you XDA.
Programming costs time, replacing the phone costs money. I have more time than money.
Best regards!
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One maybe possible solution maybe... (free app) (need root)
Hardware Disabler
The though is, in order to stop that you are going to have to disable the actual USB port. You are going to have to play around and find out what driver corresponds to that USB port ... good luck, let me know if it helped.
(Yes I made that app)

I have no lag on my Infinity

I just wanted to document my experience with my Infinity in case any other newcomers come along and read this.
I just bought a TF700T second hand on craigs list. I wasn't aware of the performance issues before I got it. I only remembered the marketing material when it came out. At first, I had a lot of lag. I did a factory reset and the issue persisted. I then put clockwork on it and tried various roms, performing a full wipe between each. The issue was better, but I still got a lot of lag, especially with Chrome.
I gave up and figured I would put it back to the stock rom, or close enough to it, and resell it. I flashed the plain old stock JB rom found in the development section, the one that was only deodexed with no other mods, did a full wipe (including the system partition), flashed it, and let it sit for a little while. I've set it back up and have been using it a couple of hours a day with no issues.
I wanted to make a quick note just in case someone else buys a TF700 and comes looking for help. I figured this might at least help someone out there a little bit.

mepis said:
I just wanted to document my experience with my Infinity in case any other newcomers come along and read this.
I just bought a TF700T second hand on craigs list. I wasn't aware of the performance issues before I got it. I only remembered the marketing material when it came out. At first, I had a lot of lag. I did a factory reset and the issue persisted. I then put clockwork on it and tried various roms, performing a full wipe between each. The issue was better, but I still got a lot of lag, especially with Chrome.
I gave up and figured I would put it back to the stock rom, or close enough to it, and resell it. I flashed the plain old stock JB rom found in the development section, the one that was only deodexed with no other mods, did a full wipe (including the system partition), flashed it, and let it sit for a little while. I've set it back up and have been using it a couple of hours a day with no issues.
I wanted to make a quick note just in case someone else buys a TF700 and comes looking for help. I figured this might at least help someone out there a little bit.
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Give it a week and your lag will be back though.

That's fair. I'll give it a few weeks and see how bad it gets and report back on this thread. It's expected for any Android device to start lagging a little with use and time. A tiny bit of lag isn't something I mind - that's par for the course. It was the 30 second wait time for an app to open, or the 15+ second wait time for keyboard presses to register. Unfortunately, I was seeing a lot of that on a various roms.

mepis said:
That's fair. I'll give it a few weeks and see how bad it gets and report back on this thread. It's expected for any Android device to start lagging a little with use and time. A tiny bit of lag isn't something I mind - that's par for the course. It was the 30 second wait time for an app to open, or the 15+ second wait time for keyboard presses to register. Unfortunately, I was seeing a lot of that on a various roms.
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Have you tried data2sd. My lag was pretty annoying so I finally took the time to do the data2sd mod and I am hoping this will make a big difference. I will report back in a few weeks.

I have not. To be honest, if I have to go that route I would rather sell the tablet and get an Encore 2 or something. The little I read of that mod, I would need a good class 10 sd card. I would also want to buy a 32gig or 64 gig card for the storage space. That raises the cost of the tablet too much for me. With that said, I'm getting an occasional lag opening apps, but other than that everything is working fine still. The performance is about on par with my Droid Maxx as far as usability and responsiveness go for the most part. I use it mostly for reading things though. I'm not a heavy user.

mepis said:
I just wanted to document my experience with my Infinity in case any other newcomers come along and read this.
I just bought a TF700T second hand on craigs list. I wasn't aware of the performance issues before I got it. I only remembered the marketing material when it came out. At first, I had a lot of lag. I did a factory reset and the issue persisted. I then put clockwork on it and tried various roms, performing a full wipe between each. The issue was better, but I still got a lot of lag, especially with Chrome.
I gave up and figured I would put it back to the stock rom, or close enough to it, and resell it. I flashed the plain old stock JB rom found in the development section, the one that was only deodexed with no other mods, did a full wipe (including the system partition), flashed it, and let it sit for a little while. I've set it back up and have been using it a couple of hours a day with no issues.
I wanted to make a quick note just in case someone else buys a TF700 and comes looking for help. I figured this might at least help someone out there a little bit.
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After doing the full unlock process and wipe back to factory, I installed CM11 M10 Monday night. There is a little lag, but nowhere near what I had with stock for 2+ years.

I was getting random crashes and reboots with CM11 when using nightlies back in june. They were especially frequent when using chrome. Is M10 any more stable?

I have an old Mobiltab Sleek I would like to upgrade.....

....and by old, I mean, this thing has got to be 6 or 7 years old, now. I lost the charger for a few years, so I didn't use it.
Now, I found the charger, the tablet seems to be charging (I've yet to ascertain if it will hold that charge, but, whatever). I have use for it, to use the HDMI output to connect to a TV, and just generally use around the house for browsing, games, etc.
My problem is that there seems to be absolutely zero support for this thing. The manufacturer hasn't released a single update; I'm stuck on some bastardization of Gingerbread 2.3. I can't find any custom ROMs that support the device. I have no clue what tablet it's a clone of or anything. There was only one result on the forums here, from 2011, and with no responses (unless I missed something).
I don't expect to have the latest-and-greatest, but am curious what may be available out there. I have flashed custom ROMs on phones before, so, am not altogether unfamiliar. And a YouTube video (from 2011/12) had a product rep at some convention who said they are all rooted, so, that's one less headache.
Any help would be much appreciated, even if it's simply to direct me to resources where I can discover what my upgrade options are, at least to find out what version of Android I can use and tools for building my own custom ROM (yes I know it's time-consuming, I probably would just deal w/ Gingerbread at that point).
Thank you!!