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The weather app can find my location, but it won't download the weather for it, which means it won't show anything on the home clock widget. Any ideas?
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Are you connecting through Wi-Fi or 3G?
Does Google maps work?
You could try a hard reset to restore your device back to factory settings and hopefully that may resolve your problem.
I've tried both, and yep Google maps works - its weird cause if I load the location as a separate location it will actually download
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The weather app can find my location, but it won't download the weather for it, which means it won't show anything on the home clock widget. Any ideas?
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its a well known issue, if you live in UK in most cases it wont work. it also doesnt work for me.
what i did i simply put the city where i live as a new location and then add it to the clock widget, hopefully future fix will solve this cuz current location is quite important for some
The weather app can find my location, but it won't download the weather for it, which means it won't show anything on the home clock widget. Any ideas
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its a well known issue, if you live in UK in most cases it wont work. it also doesnt work for me.
what i did i simply put the city where i live as a new location and then add it to the clock widget, hopefully future fix will solve this cuz current location is quite important for some
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Brilliant, many thanks, I too hope they patch it - shame such a cool feature doesnt work right
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Where do you currently live? just wondering if this could be caused by a Radio reception issue. I know you will be running the stock Radio version, but maybe upgrading to a different Radio version might help as this can improve GPS, signal strength, etc.
Have you tried a Hard Reset? This will restore your phone back to factory settings, it will not delete anything on your SD card. Trying this might be worthwhile especially if you have installed any conflicting apps. If you are willing to do this, try the following:
1. Turn the power off. If your HTC Desire is frozen, pull the battery out and reinsert it.
2. Hold the Volume Down button
3. Press and release the Power button
4. You are now presented with a menu that allows for Fastbook, Recovery, Clear Storage, and Simlock
5. Select Clear Storage by pressing the Volume Down button
6. Press and release the Power button
7. Now simply confirm your decision: Volume Up for YES and Volume Down for NO
If you selected YES, all data including third-party applications will be deleted from the HTC Desire. Once the wipe is complete, the phone will reboot to its factory fresh state.
EDIT: Just seen the above post. since it's a known issue, I doubt trying what I suggested above would resolve the problem
Where do you currently live? just wondering if this could be caused by a Radio reception issue. I know you will be running the stock Radio version, but maybe upgrading to a different Radio version might help as this can improve GPS, signal strength, etc.
Have you tried a Hard Reset? This will restore your phone back to factory settings, it will not delete anything on your SD card. Trying this might be worthwhile especially if you have installed any conflicting apps. If you are willing to do this, try the following:
1. Turn the power off. If your HTC Desire is frozen, pull the battery out and reinsert it.
2. Hold the Volume Down button
3. Press and release the Power button
4. You are now presented with a menu that allows for Fastbook, Recovery, Clear Storage, and Simlock
5. Select Clear Storage by pressing the Volume Down button
6. Press and release the Power button
7. Now simply confirm your decision: Volume Up for YES and Volume Down for NO
If you selected YES, all data including third-party applications will be deleted from the HTC Desire. Once the wipe is complete, the phone will reboot to its factory fresh state.
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I'm currently in the UK, might try a hard reset tomorrow, thanks.
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dpk said:
I'm currently in the UK, might try a hard reset tomorrow, thanks.
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if the hard reset does the same thing as reset to factory settings from privacy menu then dont bother as i already done it couple times recently and didnt work :/
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if the hard reset does the same thing as reset to factory settings from privacy menu then dont bother as i already done it couple times recently and didnt work :/
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Yep, I agree with you there, I doubt it will fix this issue. But when appropriate Radio version's are made available, it might be worth flashing your Radio version to another. I did this on my HD and HD2 when I had them and this greatly improved signal strength, GPS, Battery life, etc.
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Yep, I agree with you there, I doubt it will fix this issue. But when appropriate Radio version's are made available, it might be worth flashing your Radio version to another. I did this on my HD and HD2 when I had them and this greatly improved signal strength, GPS, Battery life, etc.
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one day i think i will pm you about helping me with all the magic regarding flashing roms etc if you dont mind
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one day i think i will pm you about helping me with all the magic regarding flashing roms etc if you dont mind
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No problem. Hopefully it can be rooted... we will have to wait and see what transpires
Mind you, never tried this on an Android device, only Windows Mobile
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No problem. Hopefully it can be rooted... we will have to wait and see what transpires
Mind you, never tried this on an Android device, only Windows Mobile
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mainly im willing to learn how to make the gold card and how to install custom/generic roms other stuff like rooting etc will come later
Does installing new radio versions require rooting the devise before?
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Does installing new radio versions require rooting the devise before?
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Yes it does.
Having a rooted phone gives the end user unprecedented control over the phone, enabling them to have limitless possibilities. Essentially unlocking your phone's full potential. With root/superuser access on your phone you would be able to flash modified roms/radios, have access to certain functions on "root only" applications (example: wireless tether for root users - ability to tether your phone). The possibilities are endless.
There are also risks involved in doing this, it can void your warranty (unless you return it to stock ROM, Radio versions). The most apparent risk is bricking your device. If this happens, your phone is and forever will be, nothing more than, a brick
Does installing new radio versions require rooting the devise before?
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Yes it does.
Having a rooted phone gives the end user unprecedented control over the phone, enabling them to have limitless possibilities. Essentially unlocking your phone's full potential. With root/superuser access on your phone you would be able to flash modified roms/radios, have access to certain functions on "root only" applications (example: wireless tether for root users - ability to tether your phone). The possibilities are endless.
There are also risks involved in doing this, it can void your warranty (unless you return it to stock ROM, Radio versions). The most apparent risk is bricking your device. If this happens, your phone is and forever will be, nothing more than, a brick
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Is it like HSPL on winmo? and is rooting (when it is done for the desire) difficult for a noob like me? lol
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Is it like HSPL on winmo? and is rooting (when it is done for the desire) difficult for a noob like me? lol
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Hey, we are all noobs
Basically, to have root access on a Linux based system such as Android means you have the equivalent access of Administrator on a Windows based computer. You will have unrestricted full access to nearly all aspects of the android system stack.
Finding root is a matter of time, if it can be built, it can be broken (i hope ). Once you have root access you can continue to flash a customised recovery image and a compatible bootloader/spl (secondary program loader) which will in turn, enable you to flash custom modified ROMs.
Like I mentioned before matey, I have not tried this on the Android platform, only WinMo using HSPL unlocker. I'm not sure how easy/difficult it will be. Do not worry though, because if this device can be rooted, im sure it will all be explained very clearly, along with troubleshooting guides. All we have to do is carefully read the steps and understand the concept before attempting anything. That's what this forum's like this are for, a great community with so many helpful people, all willing to help if they can. If we are unsure of something, all we need to do is ask
Cheers for the confidence, I'm gonna need it lol. what if we can't find root access? has that ever happened for an Android handset?
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Cheers for the confidence, I'm gonna need it lol. what if we can't find root access? has that ever happened for an Android handset?
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I think (I hope) it will only be a matter of time before we get root access with the Desire, AFAIK I don't think there are any Android handset's released thus far which cannot potentially be rooted. There are other Android phones currently running 2.1 which have been rooted successfully. The problem that we face with the Desire is that so far, it's proving very difficult to gain write access.
Paul @ modaco.com has revealed he has found a method to gain root access with the Desire, which he hopes can also be replicated on other devices. However, he has stated that HTC have implemented some rather sneaky protection methods that prevent writing of data to key partitions (boot, recovery, system etc.) which prevent us from enabling custom ROMs, etc.
He is hoping that an engineering SPL (and a way to flash it) emerges soon. We will have to wait and see.
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The weather app can find my location, but it won't download the weather for it, which means it won't show anything on the home clock widget. Any ideas?
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I've had a similar issue. I work in Sunderland (Pennywell) and the phone picks up Castletown (area couple of miles away just over the river as a location) without any weather, although GPS picks up exact location no problem. However the village where I live in Cleveland and the even smaller village my mother in law lives in (Thormanby, near Thirsk) pick up the correct name and show the weather so I have to assume its picking up via mast/network as GPS is correct. So it must be a network issue rather than phone.
I've also noticed on mine that if it picks up a location but no weather then if I try to scroll on the weather widget, I get a Sense UI fail/force closure and the OS restarts. Its ok if I tap on the widget to open it first and then scroll, then its ok
same issue here. It worked on day 1 when I was at work, then worked ok when I got home that day, then stopped working on day 2. weird! hope they fix it soon.
So my gf has had her evo screen die. I used my upgrade to get her a EVO 3d, but she stupidly didn't back up her contacts. She saved them all to the phone instead Google or exchange. I know sprint can typically get contacts out of there, but will they need the touchscreen to work to do so? The store is 45 minutes away so don't want to waste effort if it won't work....
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I would think they could do it, but I suggest instead of taking the chance that they can't, try using ADB to do it. Set the phone to USB Debugging on and then do what the guy suggests in the link below:
http://www.droidxforums.com/forum/droid-x-rescue-squad/30987-acquire-contacts-via-adb.html
Oh, just thought about this... Make SURE you TELL them that there are contacts on the phone, cause they will just assume that because it's android that you use google to back them up... so be sure you tell them to at least try to do it...
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I would think they could do it, but I suggest instead of taking the chance that they can't, try using ADB to do it. Set the phone to USB Debugging on and then do what the guy suggests in the link below:
http://www.droidxforums.com/forum/droid-x-rescue-squad/30987-acquire-contacts-via-adb.html
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I would do it over ADB, but I cant enable ADB without the touchscreen. I can get into fastboot, but thats it. The phone in on 4.24 and so I cant even try to use a RUU to get it back to stock and see if its a software vs. hardware issue. Its really annoying.
If it's a repair location, have them slap a screen on it real quick to get the contacts.
Well still can't get it to work. Erg. Guess time for a repair store.
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I have a new Sammy GS3 from Tmo US. My brother had the upgrade, but my original phone broke, so he let me have his contract upgrade, and I picked up the GS3. Long story short, I got a small crack in the screen when I dropped it, but the LCD is shot underneath. We ordered the insurance, but it is under my brother's LINE, not under the PHONE itsself. So I need him to be able to access data for a couple days, but we cant do anything to the phone whatsoever.
I guess my question is, ideally is there an emulator that I can use on the desktop over USB cable? or (more realistically I suppose) even just anyway possible to control it remotely, without using the lcd? make a download here, attempt a call there?
Thanks in advance!!!
You could adb push an app to the phone, but dont know how youd set it up.
Heres what i would do. Download the full stock firmware and flash it using Odin. Put your bros sim into the phone and call him a few times. The phone will have all default out of box settings which includes data on. You may have to wait a few days periodically putting sim in and calling the phone.
Still dont know for sure if thisll satisfy insurance requirements, but worth a shot.
.to get download mode for odin, make sure phone is off, then hold Volume down, home, and power for a few secs. You may feel a quick vibrate but cant remember for sure. Release all buttons. Now press volume up once. You should be in download mode and should be able to see on your pc. Flash the fw and go from there.
Just thought of something, do you know if wifi was active before it broke? If it was off and you didnt disable data then just putting the sim in shuld be good enough. If wifi was on, and youre sure data was not disabled you have 2 options. Go somewhere that the phone cant access a wifi network and itll default to data connection. Or try sending mms picture messages to the phone. It should deliver over data even with wifi enabled...i think.
Good luck!
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Wifi calling takes care of data, so an mms wouldn't be over network. The rest of it sounds good though.
Edit: you could just change your wifi password.
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Wifi calling takes care of data, so an mms wouldn't be over network. The rest of it sounds good though.
Edit: you could just change your wifi password.
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Thats true, but only if wifi calling is active. Its one of the first things i shut off. But good points on both dude. I didnt even think of changing the network password. :thumbup:
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This is one of those ohhhh right, moments. haha thank you guys I'll give it a shot, it just makes me wonder why I didn't think of that...
I also got to thinking and the micro-hdmi cord should still mirror it upon startup right? so I might be able to get the display up that way, and I 'believe' the digitizer is functioning so if plan A doesn't work I might invest in one of those haha...
the android team viewer app will put your screen on your desktop, sounds and everything. if u get it set up with user name and pass
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Ok so I shattered my screen. No big deal I have insurance. I got a new OG in like 2 days. The thing is the screen is not responsive at all. I mean I can pull the notification bar down but I cant select anything. I have like 42 text messages that I really want to read . Anyone have any ideas about how I might be able to get that stuff over to my new OG
Take the motherboard from the old one to the new one is the only suggestion I got.
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Take the motherboard from the old one to the new one is the only suggestion I got.
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^^^This would be the easiest option if you're familiar with opening devices.
If not, hopefully you've paired a bluetooth controller to your phone before. You could turn it on and use it to navigate through your phone and download an SMS backup app.
Worse case scenario, what MIGHT work is to buy a USB-OTG cable and hook up a controller to your device
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Ok so I shattered my screen. No big deal I have insurance. I got a new OG in like 2 days. The thing is the screen is not responsive at all. I mean I can pull the notification bar down but I cant select anything. I have like 42 text messages that I really want to read . Anyone have any ideas about how I might be able to get that stuff over to my new OG
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i dont have a way to find your messages but what i could tell u is that u should get google voice so your messages would get backed up to somewhere at least
Good options guys thanks
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try this. If you can get the app to open once then your all set.
http://www.androidlost.com/
Now if the phone had OTG support I'd say hook up a USB mouse and have at it but since it doesn't then you have no remote features which sucks in this case.
UPDATE!!!!!!
install this from the web play store https://play.google.com/store/apps/...xLDEwMiwiY29tLmFuZHJvaWRsb3N0Lmp1bXBzdGFydCJd
wait till it is installed or a couple minutes depending on connection speed.
then this from the web play store https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.androidlost
again wait for the install to complete.
now send a txt or call your phone then goto http://www.androidlost.com/ and hopefully you'll see the congratulations screen on the pc.
no guarantee
From Google...
"Have you ever lost your phone in between the couch cushions or forgot it in a restaurant? Or maybe searching for your phone before you rush out the door is part of your morning routine? Let the new Android Device Manager help you out! It's one of a few simple features you can use to keep your device—and the data you store inside—safe and secure.
Locate and ring your misplaced device
If you ended up dropping your phone between those couch cushions, Android Device Manager lets you quickly ring your phone at maximum volume so you can find it, even if it's been silenced. And in the event that your phone or tablet is out of earshot (say, at that restaurant you left it at last night), you can locate it on a map in real time.
Protecting your personal information and data
While losing your phone can be stressful, Android Device Manager can help you keep your data from ending up in the wrong hands. If your phone can’t be recovered, or has been stolen, you can quickly and securely erase all of the data on your device.
Availability and getting started
This service is now available on devices running Android 2.2 or above; to use it, you also will need to be signed into your Google Account. There will also be an Android app to allow you to easily find and manage your devices. Stay tuned!"
How to start using
*note: This is not a standalone app. Google is pushing the update in batches so you may not have access to it yet.
1. Navigate to Settings > Security > Device Administrators and check the box Android Device Manager and hit activate
2. Check to see if access to Android Device Manager is in your Google Settings application.
3. Go here on your computer's web browser and test it.
If you don't see access to it in your Google Settings app, its likely that the feature is not yet available to you.
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Hhmm.. Just saw it in settings. Haven't noticed it before. Thanks for pointing it out..
Anyone using it...??
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Thats awesome! thanks for the heads up.
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Hhmm.. Just saw it in settings. Haven't noticed it before. Thanks for pointing it out..
Anyone using it...??
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Yeah works good. Typically though, if anyone takes you OneX in a house you won't find it's position.
The ringer works fine, haven't tested data wipe.
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Yeah works good. Typically though, if anyone takes you OneX in a house you won't find it's position.
The ringer works fine, haven't tested data wipe.
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Data wipe is working too. Phone reboots, enters in recovery, and wipes everything.
I currently have disabled this feature. Too nervous about someone else being able to remotely wipe my phone.
I know the chance is minimal, but still..
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Data wipe is working too. Phone reboots, enters in recovery, and wipes everything.
I currently have disabled this feature. Too nervous about someone else being able to remotely wipe my phone.
I know the chance is minimal, but still..
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You should backup the most important stuff somewhere anyway.
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Data wipe is working too. Phone reboots, enters in recovery, and wipes everything.
I currently have disabled this feature. Too nervous about someone else being able to remotely wipe my phone.
I know the chance is minimal, but still..
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Does it require stock recovery? Or including custom recoveries?
This works great.
Thank you for the info,i activated trough settings,but when i go into the browser my phone is recognized but the location could not be shown....
EDIT: After restarting the HOX,the browser managed to find it,but when i hit refresh it doesn't find it anymore..curious..
EDIT 2:Works now..don't know why
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Yeah works good. Typically though, if anyone takes you OneX in a house you won't find it's position.
The ringer works fine, haven't tested data wipe.
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I'm in my house and it was tracked down to 25 meters which isn't bad.
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I'm in my house and it was tracked down to 25 meters which isn't bad.
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Yeah, I know it ain't that awful.
I've just always questioned the practicality of tracking apps since GPS is notoriously poor through obstructions.
Only the remote wipe is of interest to me IF it works with custom recoveries.
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I have tested it on stock recovery (my wife's unrooted, locked, completely stock phone).. Haven't tried it on mine with the Custom recovery.. But I have to re-flash my ROM after a full wipe in few days, I'll check it then and will report here..
I'm sure it'll work on custom recovery too.
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Thank you! I did used paid apps but this one is as good as the paid ones!
I'm on ARHD 22.0 and it doesn't work for me.
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When i try on my other gmail account i works perfectly but my main phones gmail account it just won't work
I have had very little success with Android Device Manager on my wife's HTC One X. And in fact, it seems to be these find-my-phone apps in general, since Cerberus can also not locate her device 90% of the time either.
She's current running Maximus HD, and before that, Cyanogenmod 10.1 and 10.2.
If I was a betting man, I would say that the problem is that the phone is going into a deep-sleep and not responding to GCM requests. Any ideas at all?
Power Button + Vol- then go to recovery choose wipe -> factory reset Lol
smartboy_anu, thank you for this information. I tested it with my HOX (ARHD 31.2), and it's working. :good:
My comment here is - this is very handy and convenient, but I find it really scary! There goes our privacy to the toilet.
The damn thing located me within 17 meters!
thanks 4 da info.. cheers :thumbup:
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I'm using HTC One, when I choose Erase, will it erase all of my phone, including sdcard?
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I'm using HTC One, when I choose Erase, will it erase all of my phone, including sdcard?
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Yes, it'll wipe all inluded SDCard