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    Root System ROM Bloated. How to Reduce

    Hello, As you can see from the attached, my system ROM is nearly maxed out! It currently runs far slower than originally. Finding a way to relieve some of the load would seem valuable. My assumption: By reducing the load, my phone will run faster, like when processes are reduced for a CPU. So...
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    Root Clockwork ROM Manager Backup Error - Eclair

    Hello, This one is worth my time reaching out to the community. I have the following specs: Rooted via SuperOneClick. Rom Manager installed. Clockwork 2.5.1.2 installed. Build Number ECLAIR.UVKA2 Firmware Version 2.1-update1 Android System Recovery <2e> And of course, T-Mobile Samsung Vibrant...
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    Help Message Icon but what messages?

    Hello there. I'm not quite certain what the cause is but I have the message envelope icon at the top of my screen that shows two messages pending, but all of the usual suspects (gmail, corporate, facebook even, and even texts, missed calls, voicemail) come up naught. Here's a twist: when...
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    Help How Long Does it Take your Vibrant Battery to Drain?

    I switched recently from a Treo 680. I loved my old phone but the Vibrant is a google (pun intended) times nicer! One issue I have is the battery drain! My Treo used to go 2-3 days no problem. My Vibrant needs to be charged everyday or it dies=bigger electric bill for those of you who pay...
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    Help Too fast battery to drain

    I use a Samsung Vibrant. Switched recently from a Treo 680. I loved my old phone but the Vibrant is a google (pun intended) times nicer! One issue I have is the battery drain! My Treo used to go 2-3 days no problem. My Vibrant needs to be charged everyday or it dies=bigger electric bill for...
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    Froyo on Vibrant?

    Anyone have any updates on whether and when a Froyo update will be coming from T-Mobile onto Vibrant?
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    What happens when you format your phone/card?

    Ok, so this sounds to myself like a total noob question. Nevertheless, I'd like to know: Is all of my data (contacts, installed software, custom screens created by Widget Locker and Beautiful Widgets, even preferences) in the cloud and will therefore be reinstalled after formatting? Thanks!
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    Schedule Power Down App?

    Hi, on my Treo I used to have an app called "Radio" which allowed me to schedule a time to shut off my wireless connection and turn it back on. This was a useful tool for saving battery life. Anyone have experience or suggestions with a similar Android app?
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    Widget usable with stock music player?

    Rather than having two music apps (I'm currently using cubed), I'd like to use the stock app but without an accompanying widget, it's near useless. Any suggestions or tips on a widget to use with the stock music app?
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    Help Computer Doesn't Recognize My Mounted Vibrant!

    I use Windows 7, received my Vibrant a few weeks ago and have been having a great time, but my phone doesn't mount! It mounted the very first time but after making a potential mistake, it stopped. Here's what happened: Yesterday I installed several apps (Beautiful Widgets, WidgetLocker, just...
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    An Upcoming Android User

    Looks like I'm getting a new phone for work under T-Mobile, so it's time to retire my 10-year run with Palm OS. I plan to get the Samsung Vibrant (Galaxy series) and I'm looking to see how smoothly I can use it for work: that it is Outlook friendly and (other) business software friendly.