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Google Maps requires a data connection - 3G/WiFi/GPRS etc. It does cache though, so if you lose signal it will carry on for a while (as long as you don't divert). I don't know how much data it uses though - reasonable amounts I'd guess.
It is fine, doesn't offer regular SatNav functions, but it's free - and it works for me.
I use EZCam in the background for Speed Cams.
It is fine, doesn't offer regular SatNav functions, but it's free - and it works for me.
I use EZCam in the background for Speed Cams.
I am still without a phone. Will be 2 weeks on Thursday since I lost my Desire.
I have been promised that come Friday, I will either have a replacement phone, or cash to the value of. In a way, I hope I get the cash, because then I will just sit out and wait for the Sensation.
Having got used to using my old Nokia 5800 again, it is not too bad a handset. Not a patch on the Desire obviously, but a decent handset for its age and spec.
I have been promised that come Friday, I will either have a replacement phone, or cash to the value of. In a way, I hope I get the cash, because then I will just sit out and wait for the Sensation.
Having got used to using my old Nokia 5800 again, it is not too bad a handset. Not a patch on the Desire obviously, but a decent handset for its age and spec.
Right, after finally getting pissed off with the memory warnings, I'm going to switch to Starburst. I love the Sense UI and just want to solve the memory issue.
So, I'm backing up the contents of my SD card. I'm going to root using unrevoked and do a Nandroid backup. I'm going to back up my SMS messages. Then I take the plunge!
Wish me luck...
So, I'm backing up the contents of my SD card. I'm going to root using unrevoked and do a Nandroid backup. I'm going to back up my SMS messages. Then I take the plunge!
Wish me luck...
Edited by Funk on Friday 27th May 17:35
I'm now rooted....
Why am I so worried that I'll f
k this up? 
Edit: Oh crap. Unrevoked error: "Failed to get root. Is your firmware too new?" Hmm...
OK, a factory reset allowed the rooting process to work. Bugger, I was hoping to take a backup of the phone as it was set up, but never mind..
Am now doing the ClockworkMod Recovery backup...
Why am I so worried that I'll f
k this up? Edit: Oh crap. Unrevoked error: "Failed to get root. Is your firmware too new?" Hmm...
OK, a factory reset allowed the rooting process to work. Bugger, I was hoping to take a backup of the phone as it was set up, but never mind..
Am now doing the ClockworkMod Recovery backup...
Edited by Funk on Friday 27th May 18:44
Funk said:
I'm now rooted....
Why am I so worried that I'll fk this up?
Edit: Oh crap. Unrevoked error: "Failed to get root. Is your firmware too new?" Hmm...
OK, a factory reset allowed the rooting process to work. Bugger, I was hoping to take a backup of the phone as it was set up, but never mind..
Am now doing the ClockworkMod Recovery backup...
Heheh, about time too, now to find yourself a ROM you like. I've just installed LeeDroid's latest one, based on 2.3 Gingerbread.Why am I so worried that I'll f
k this up? Edit: Oh crap. Unrevoked error: "Failed to get root. Is your firmware too new?" Hmm...
OK, a factory reset allowed the rooting process to work. Bugger, I was hoping to take a backup of the phone as it was set up, but never mind..
Am now doing the ClockworkMod Recovery backup...
Edited by Funk on Friday 27th May 18:44
Devilstreak said:
Funk said:
I'm having issues with the partitioning. Gparted won't read the card in the USB reader... Looks like I might be making a trip to get a new card reader.
Exactly the same problem I had with partitioning the SD card, if you manage to sort it let me know how 
Question; having done the Nandroid backup, do I need to do Titanium as well or is it just for backing up things like contacts? I've already backed up my SMS messages, but being forced to do a hard reset to get root means I've lost all my apps anyway...
Mr Will said:
Silver940 said:
Thought I did mine in the phone...
I did mine in the phone, I think it was ROM manager that does it...Currently rolling back to Starburst, Supernova didn't feel as smooth.
Funk said:
Devilstreak said:
Funk said:
I'm having issues with the partitioning. Gparted won't read the card in the USB reader... Looks like I might be making a trip to get a new card reader.
Exactly the same problem I had with partitioning the SD card, if you manage to sort it let me know how Question; having done the Nandroid backup, do I need to do Titanium as well or is it just for backing up things like contacts? I've already backed up my SMS messages, but being forced to do a hard reset to get root means I've lost all my apps anyway...
)Titanium is more of an online backup and is useful when switching ROM's to put everything back. I also use an SMS backup as Titanium doesn't do that. All my contacts are Google so I don't worry about them they sync back no problem.
Silver940 said:
Funk said:
Devilstreak said:
Funk said:
I'm having issues with the partitioning. Gparted won't read the card in the USB reader... Looks like I might be making a trip to get a new card reader.
Exactly the same problem I had with partitioning the SD card, if you manage to sort it let me know how Question; having done the Nandroid backup, do I need to do Titanium as well or is it just for backing up things like contacts? I've already backed up my SMS messages, but being forced to do a hard reset to get root means I've lost all my apps anyway...
)Titanium is more of an online backup and is useful when switching ROM's to put everything back. I also use an SMS backup as Titanium doesn't do that. All my contacts are Google so I don't worry about them they sync back no problem.
Now installing Starburst 1500. Fingers crossed.
Oh, and the laptop appears to have sorted itself out which is good. Windows 7 really is miles better than anything Microsoft have produced before. I also Appbrain'ed before wiping, so hopefully when I reinstall that it'll bring all my apps down automatically.
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