eldarerathis

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An Android, iOS and C# developer by day and a Linux enthusiast by night. I also enjoy web development (mostly Python), video games, chess, soccer, and voiding warranties.

I currently own an HTC EVO 4G, a Nexus 10, a Kindle Fire, and a Verizon Galaxy Nexus. I run CyanogenMod on many of my devices, and occasinally build my own ROMs, too.

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May 16	revised	Screenshots on Nexus 7 are 0 bytes added 32 characters in body; edited tags; edited title
May 16	reviewed	Approve suggested edit on Why does google maps need WiFi?
May 16	revised	How can I read my epub books in Google Books for Android? deleted 80 characters in body
May 16	revised	Samsung galaxy 3 says charging paused. Battery temperature too low deleted 25 characters in body
May 16	comment	How does turning on wifi increase knowing where you are, even if you aren't connected to anything? The answers in Why does google maps need WiFi? (particularly the second one) may explain this.
May 13	awarded	Good Answer
May 13	comment	Can I flash my carrier-locked phone to a firmware for a different region and/or carrier? Possibly relevant: Can I use my device on a different carrier?
May 12	revised	How can I stop Google Play Music from automatically downloading my library? Meaningful title
May 12	comment	How could I view that Android Screen on a computer or larger screen Related questions: Solutions for connecting phone/tablet to a bigger monitor?, How do I project the screen of my android phone for a presentation?, How can I view my phone's screen on a computer in real time?
May 12	comment	How do i fix low storage space so i don't have to reset my phone? CCleaner for Android hasn't been released, to my knowledge. If it has, then a link to the app would be helpful.
May 12	reviewed	Approve suggested edit on How can I find obb folder in a rooted device to copy a game's sd data files and play game?
May 12	comment	Is there anyway to increase the bass in Jelly Bean? Providing links to the apps you suggest would be useful.
May 11	reviewed	Approve suggested edit on How to unlock the bootloader on Verizon Galaxy S3 without phone service
May 11	comment	How to unlock the bootloader on Verizon Galaxy S3 without phone service @TreborRude: GSM is pretty similar in the US, but most people simply don't buy unlocked devices like they do in other places (my understanding is that in Europe this is more the norm?). As long as the device supports the right bands and is unlocked, you can pop in a SIM and use it. The only real issue with unlocked GSM devices in the US is that the two biggest GSM carriers don't use the same 3G frequencies, although T-Mobile is gradually re-farming theirs to match AT&T's. You need a device that supports both 3G frequencies if you're not in a re-farmed area or you only get 2G/voice.
May 11	comment	How to unlock the bootloader on Verizon Galaxy S3 without phone service @TreborRude: Generally, no. From a technical standpoint they overlap in one voice frequency (1900 MHz), but both networks essentially keep a database of approved device ESNs. If your device isn't on the list (meaning, if it's not a device the carrier sells branded for their network) you typically won't be able to get it activated without "knowing a guy" or doing something of questionable legality. Even then it's usually unlikely; they want to keep you locked to their network. So from a practical standpoint, it's just not feasible.
May 11	comment	How to unlock the bootloader on Verizon Galaxy S3 without phone service What's the ultimate goal you're trying to accomplish? You've made it sound like you want to use the phone on a different carrier, which brings up two important points: 1. Unlocking the bootloader is not related to the network (SIM) lock on a phone 2. Verizon phones only use SIM cards for 4G LTE data; you cannot use them on a different carrier, and you definitely can't use them on one that would require a SIM for voice coverage.
May 11	revised	My internal storage capacity is running low, what can I do? added 6 characters in body
May 11	revised	How will Google Play Store updated? Some grammar
May 11	revised	J2ME emulator that works for ICS? Add http://android.stackexchange.com/a/39067/981 as supplemental edit (that appears to be the intent, really)
May 11	reviewed	Reject suggested edit on Where Can I Get The Latest GApps (Google services framework)?