Hi all,
I'm new to xda-developers, and I didn't find a thread with a similar problem, so I'm hoping you could help or point me in the right direction.
I wrote an auto-dialing app, which uses the Android SDK's Intent.ACTION_CALL and the URI "tel:<number>#".
I tested it on an HTC Desire HD phone (with stock Froyo ROM). So far so good.
However, since I updated my phone's ROM to HTC's Gingerbread (2.3.3), the app started to quietly ignore all "#" characters when dialing the number.
I checked around several users of the app - it seems that only HTC Gingerbread ROMS are affected, so it's not a general Android SDK problem. On the other hand, HTC support was very frustrating so far (e.g. "did you try to reboot the device?").
Does anybody else know about this? Is there any workaround for this?
I'm attaching the source code for a sample app which demonstrates the problem.
Thanks
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Hey all, I hope I don't get slated for this, I have took a look over the forums, and I don't know if its the way I'm searching or what but I can seem to find a list of roms for the Desire that list which has sense and which doesn't without trying each and every rom. Can someone please give me a rough listing of roms and what they are or point me in the direction of someone who has already asked. (I apologise for my poor search techniques.)
Noone can help me out no?
HTC ROMs -> Sense
AOSP/Google -> Non Sense
People have asked priorly and been told the same thing, that maintaining accurate up-to-date lists is near impossible at the rate these developments occur.
With that in mind, realize that these lists aren't necessarily up-to-date nor their info, but their name, ROM page links and Sense/No Sense usually is accurate so you can navigate to them easily and see for yourself:
(Some common ROMs at the bottom) http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/index.php?title=File:HTC_Desire.png
(Another collection) http://db.androidspin.com/androidsp...=&NumberOfReleases=&Phone=&android_phone_ID=3
ROMs affected for sure: iNsertCoin v2.0.0 and RCMixHD v3.5 (both A2SD)
Whenever I type in characters in HTC Dialer to search for a name (e.g. 846 for contacts named 'Tim') the first number gets ignored, resulting in search results starting with characters represented by the numbers '46', e.g. 'Ho...'.
Similarly, when I try to access the test screen via *#*#4636#*#*, the first character '*' gets ignored (it even disappears after putting in the first '#').
If I put in something, then remove it with backspace and start over, it does work.
Don't think it's relevant, but Baseband version is 32.49.00.32U_5.11.05.27.
What is happening here? Tried setting different locale in settings, different keyboards, no change. Thanks in advance.
Ok second post now. Maybe your phone is a little nakered, rom broke a little. It seems your just getting software errors which happen when you flash custom roms.
Posted this here in Q&A after iNsertCoin developer suggested me to do so. He heard of this problem before, but had no solution. Hopefully other ppl have found one, but an extensive search both here and on other forums did not give any result.
Solved
After (quite!) some more research, I've found a similar problem described in the topics below. The presented fix there also solved my problem (see quote):
With great help of some participants of xda forum a workaround for this issue has been found: just remove the dialer shortcut from the dock (set it to "blank") and then add it back in (a shortcut to "Phone" app). This will fix the problem.
Apparently, people who are not experiencing the issue are the people who already recreated their dialer shortcut while customizing the dock. Meanwhile, people who keep the initial dock (or, more precisely, the initial dialer shortcut) all experience this problem. The problem is not limited to Plus version - a plain LaucherPro has it as well.
It looks like LauncherPro, as shipped, uses some unorthodox way to launch the dialer (I wonder why), which is what's causing the latter to act up. Recreating it as an ordinary app shortcut fixes the problem.
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Sources:
http://www.launcherpro.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=5884
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=10490200&postcount=15
Very Imporant - Security Exploit for HTC Desire
I suggest you read the entire post and DO NOT IGNORE IT, the HTC Desire is DEFINITELY VULNERABLE
As some of you might know, the Samsung phone remote wipe exploit is not limited to Samsung phones, in fact, older HTC models such as the HTC Desire are vulnerable too!
If you are unaware, read all about it on this link {siliconrepublic.com} - It's NOT limited to Samsung phones, I can confirm that UK HTC phones are vulnerable too, including the Desire!
This webpage when viewed on your phone will tell you if you are vulnerable:
http://dylanreeve.com/phone.php
Simply navigate to it and if it displays your IMEI number then you are vulnerable.
A simple way of being notified if your phone is being attacked by a malicious SMS or webpage is by installing TelStop:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.mulliner.telstop
It will open the default application selector when you hit a webpage that is trying to dial a number, when you choose telstop it will inform you if the number is malicious or not!
If you are not sure about visiting that page, I suggest you view it from a desktop or laptop computer and check the source code yourself.
This line will show your IMEI number:
Code:
<iframe src="tel:*%2306%23" />
It's an incredibly obvious and simple exploit and I'm in disbelief that it's gone unnoticed for so long, all it takes is opening an SMS or going on a dodgy webpage and then your sim and phone are wiped and potentially bricked.
My phone is a UK HTC Desire with Oxygen ROM 2.3.2, Android version 2.3.7
UPDATE: Looks like the HTC Desire might not have a reset dialer code, making the vulnerability not as bad, but we need confirmation on this one.
Latest Sandvold Build is vulnerable.
Btw.: HTC One X with Stock Rom too ...
Hehe I don't know whats with all the paranoia about security unless you're trading government secrets or doing a lot of online banking via your phone I don't think this should be a real issue. For me this is crazy but happy for people who really worry about security issues so at least they can check it out.
Sent from my HTC Desire using xda app-developers app
Fix for this exploit: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.voss.notelurl
Article concerning exploit-fix: http://www.heise.de/security/meldung/Schutz-vor-Fernloeschung-von-Samsung-Smartphones-1717765.html (Sorry, only in German - try to Google Translate it)
Another exploit-check website: http://heise.de/ussd
I run latest nightly CM7 on my desire and tried the reset code *2767*3855# and can confirm it didn't reset
Greetings people smarter than I, so here's my problem
I have an HTC M8 (Verizon) Windows Phone. I have done research that shows that the M8 (Both the android and windows version) are the exact same phone with the exception of the windows logo on the back of the case.
I'm interested in (after backing up what is on it) wiping the darn thing and making it an Android phone instead because I miss playing similar games with my friends that aren't available on Windows phone and I thought they were (see Clash of Clans). All of the articles I have found on this forum so far, and others, all start from the point of view of switching to a custom Android ROM from a phone that is already running Android and well...that's obviously not going to work for me. That I know of.
My question is: Is it possible to re flash my phone from the windows phone that it is, to an Android phone instead. Research suggest the SIM card should still work and be unaffected by the OS change, but I'm unsure where to even start after going to HTCdev.com. Or if I should.
Any help is appreciated.
This is the list of OSs that I'm interested in (Specifically Viper and CyanogenMod)
((Apparently I cannot post links yet, so go to phonearena.com slash News Slash Outstanding-custom-Android-ROMs-for-the-HTC-One-M8_id63633))
afaik there is no platform conversion possible so i would not try anything if i where you.
Secondary question from the thread I haven't checked in a while, I'm curious if anyone has actually tried this on this specific phone. From what I have read there is no hardware difference between the android version of the M8 and the WP version. The only difference is software.
So If I were to simply unlock it (Through HTC's approved process) and swap ROM files, why wouldn't this work? Would it brick the phone? Am I crazy?
/for reference I'm actually using a Motorola Droid MAXX for my daily phone, this HTC WP is an extra one I have
//because I like messing with things
///slashies come in three
The hardware is the same except we do not have available the software to make the conversation. You're stuck with WP and there won't be anything in the future. Little to no development on the HTC M8 windows platforms proves as much. Enjoy while you have it.
Reasons why it wouldn't work:
Partition layouts - if different then no.
Processor OTP - chip security, one wrong digit in this .... It's a paperweight.
Between the sbl, OTP, RADIO and security - if it doesn't all tally with each other... Paperweight.
Partitions match - even if they do, between the second and third reason .... Paperweight.
Sent from my HTC One_M8 using XDA Free mobile app
This forum was helpful in getting my HTC One X unlocked, rooted and loaded with CM11, so that is my current set-up.
I managed all that with searching and reading.
I've attemped to find a solution to my currect issue, if I have overlooked the answer and thus created a duplicate thread, please feel free to (kindly) point me in the right direction and close this thread.
CM11 is Android 4.4.4
This is the same Android version as my Samsung Galxy Tab 4.
Having fun with the Jurassic World game on my tab I figured I'd get it on my HTC One X as well, but the store lists my device as incompatible. Downloading and installing the .apk elsewhere results in nothing more than a black screen after launching the game.
I've read somewhere that this is due to opengl not being up to the game on my device.
I've also read that this is dependent on chipsets and the like, which reduces my hopes for being able to upgrade.
Still, I've done stuff now that I never considered possible, and read about stuff here that still far surpasses my understanding. So why not ask:
Is there a way to get my HTC One X up to the task of running this game (and thus other likewise demanding games or apps)?
And if there is, I'd like to rise to the challenge of getting my phone there.