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Cheers, nice one. I think that I understand now. Basically I am using the CM7 to modify the data that I can't do using the Redux and then put the system back to Redux with the newly modified data. Makes sense now, thanks.

I have another question, why is it that most of the time my signal and data strength at the top of my phone is green but sometimes it is white? What is the difference between green and white? Is the white poorer signal than green? Is there a reason for this?

I have to admit that I was tempted by the bright lights of CM7 but I just love the idea behind the Redux that I still came running back! :D Still happy with my choice. Would still like to get hold of my stock RUU just in case of anything.

Also, does anyone know how to turn the sounds off on the camera? I hate the noise when you take a picture. I was disappointed that the picture isn't as big (in file size) as my Froyo camera but then I guess it's picture quality over picture size. I do however, like the fact that it zooms before taking a picture meaning less blurred pictures, unlike the standard Froyo camera :)
 
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You can remove any files that are not needed before flashing a Rom. I use winrar on a pc. Open the zip (not extract) and navigate where you want and delete the files. Then just exit with the x.

The great thing is that as its the same Rom, no wipe needed.

Now if you do the above and go to /system/media/UI/ you will see something like camera_click.ogg.

Rename or delete
 
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Just to check, but do I Nand first before flashing modified ZIP or just flash the ZIP? It won't affect anything else on my phone?

I have also deleted the email app (as I use gmail), so that shouldn't come up again in my app list (not going to confuse the phone some how?)?

Will check the signiture is enabled once flashed
 
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So can I add apps as well as take them away? Can I copy apk files in like the torch apk file from CM7? Or do certain apps read information from else where and could make the phone go a bit screwy Louie?
The other thing is, I know its a few posts back, but what does connected to Google mean? Connected to there internet servers? Or is it because I have Gmail? Basiclly, what is google connection and what is not?
Thanks for all your help so far guys, couldn't have done any of this without you, so, er, respect innit............ lol
 
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Can someone help me out. Basically, I had a picture message sent to me before I "upgraded" to Redux. I then forgot to save it and lost the picture when I "upgraded". The Same person has sent me the same picture again but I am unable to download it. I click on the download button but either it tries to download it but doesn't or it tries to download it and then displays a message saying message unsuccessful in downloading.

What am I doing wrong? Or what is wrong? I am on O2
 
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Try wireless and networks - mobile network settings - access point names.

Yes, if you're o2 contract you need "o2 UK" (the one which username is NOT vertigo) and "o2 mms postpay"

The test MUST BE DELETED, simply selecting the right one is not enough. The o2 UK one has a select button, but the mms one you need has not. The idea is internet goes through the selectable one and mms the other

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Hi, I have found the menu but there are more options than I want! Put aside the GiffGaff and Tesco connections as mentioned before (they use O2 network), I am then left with the following selectable and un-selectable options:

SELECTABLE:

O2 UK
Mobile.02.co.uk

O2 UK
Mobile.02.co.uk

O2 UK Postpay MMS
wap.02.co.uk

O2 UK Prepay MMS
payandgo.02.co.uk


UN-SELECTABLE:

O2 MMS Postpay
wap.02.co.uk

O2 MMS Prepay
payandgo.02.co.uk

O2 UK MMS
Idata.o2.co.uk


Do I need to delete any (as there seem to be duplicates) and which one shall I use?
 
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Hi, I have found the menu but there are more options than I want! Put aside the GiffGaff and Tesco connections as mentioned before (they use O2 network), I am then left with the following selectable and un-selectable options:

SELECTABLE:

O2 UK
Mobile.02.co.uk


O2 UK
Mobile.02.co.uk


O2 UK Postpay MMS
wap.02.co.uk

O2 UK Prepay MMS
payandgo.02.co.uk


UN-SELECTABLE:

O2 MMS Postpay
wap.02.co.uk


O2 MMS Prepay
payandgo.02.co.uk

O2 UK MMS
Idata.o2.co.uk


Do I need to delete any (as there seem to be duplicates) and which one shall I use?


Not sure if you saw my post above... KEEP the bold red if you are O2 CONTRACT. The bold green LOOKS like a duplicate of the BOLD red one but it is not. One of them has the username VERTIGO in it. Thats the one you delete. Then DELETE EVERYTHING ELSE>

Hope this helps.
 
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