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    Root Oxygen ROM update to v2.1.5 (Updated to v2.1.6)

    Just to let you know that Oxygen ROM got updated to v2.1.5. :) I think the best part of the update is the addition of the theme chooser. Now with this ROM you also have access to huge amount of themes for your phone. Below is the changelog: Added 3 new predictive dictionaries Added...
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    Go to first unread post

    In our forum, we have an arrow button next to each topic saying "Go to last post". That's fine, but I find the similar button at XDA forum much more useful: It says "Go to first new post". This way you can quickly jump to the fist new post that you have not read yet, instead of scrolling and...
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    Root WARNING - Do Not Use ROM Manager!!!

    Recently, we have seen many device errors/failures caused by ROM Manager application. Therefore, we recommend that you don't use it! If you need to flash a ROM, backup or restore it, please use the custom Recovery (CWM or AmonRA). If you need to partition your SD card, please use...
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    Root Which ROM type are you using?

    Post here which ROM type you are using at this moment. This should provide some interesting statistics. :) Choices: * Sense ROMs (Insertcoin, RCMix, LeeDroid, HiAPK, etc) * ASOP ROMs (CM7, Gingervillain, Redux, Oxygen, etc) * MIUI ROMs * Still not rooted
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    Introductions ONLY - READ ME FIRST!!!

    Welcome to Android Forums! :) In this Introductions Forum section, please post about yourself and what phone you own. Tell us why did you join this forum? If you have any Questions about phones, then post it in the Phones Forum section here: Android Phones - Android Forums. Find your phone in...
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    Guide: How to convert videos with Handbrake

    Thanks to a number of universal video players in Market, playing videos with different formats on Android devices is no longer a problem. However, there are a number of occasions where you want to convert them. For example: * when the videos are on a DVD (or ripped to PC) * when you have a...
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    Root Internal storage - get more space by combining scripts

    I've been using App2SD+ with DT script that moves the apk files and Dalvik cache to SD-EXT partition. That is good up to some extent, but I wanted to squeeze more without jumping to custom MTD layouts. I noticed that certain apps have large lib files that still remain in the internal storage...
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    How to increase SD card read speed

    There is a topic in XDA, which suggests a way to increase the SD card's speed by increasing the cache size. You can check your SD cards' cache size by opening this file: /sys/devices/virtual/bdi/179:0/read_ahead_kb Read more about it here: [Script][CWM] SD Card reading speed fix -...
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    Notify new replies while posting?

    I miss this feature in the forum - the forum doesn't warn on new replies made while posting. Imagine you write a lengthly replay, while someone has already posted a short reply before you. This is very annoying and results in confusion. Could you please enable this feature in this forum (if...
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    Root Top 5 Desire Custom ROMs

    Let's make a list of top 5 Desire ROMs! What do you think are the best ROMs based on the stability, speed, features or design? The suggestion here could help people to decide which custom ROM to take. :) So, here is my list, in no particular order: * GingerVillain * ReDux * iNsertCoin...
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    How to count the number of installed apps?

    Does anyone know an app that simply tells you how many apps you have installed in your phone?
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    Root Use the main card as Gold card?

    Hi, I have a branded Desire with stock ROM v2.2. I plan to root my phone and try some custom ROMs. The dilemma I have: do I make my main card as a Gold Card? In order to make use of a2sd (or similar) feature to extend the internal memory in Desire, the card needs to be partitioned. If...