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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2d	comment	Backup Android 2.3.6 app data before rooting How can data on an unrooted phone be backed up?, How do I perform a full pre-rooting backup of an Android phone?, Full Backup of non-rooted devices (Android version 2.3.X and below)
2d	comment	How do I remove a review I've written from the Android Market app? This sounds like instructions regarding how to post a review, not how to delete one that's already been posted. It doesn't help the OP.
2d	comment	LockScreen Image Pretty sure the lock screen works the same as the home screen, so What is the default resolution of a wallpaper that fits the homescreen exactly in an Android phone? would explain it.
May 22	comment	How can I get wired tethering on the Galaxy Rush to a WinXP? @Izzy: I think that's the opposite direction; it sounds like the OP wants normal (phone => PC) USB tethering. Ian: Does your phone have settings for either of these built in? Both are supported since Android 2.2 (IIRC) but carriers sometimes disable/block them. Check `Settings -> Wireless & Networks` for any tethering options. On ICS or later it should be `Settings -> More...` under the wireless group at the top.
May 22	comment	simulate the android 2+ menu button on an android 4 tablet I don't think this is something you can do with an app. A custom ROM might work, but apps (to my knowledge) can't alter the menu bar on a system-wide basis. You'd either need a ROM that supports this as a configuration option (or a modified framework for your current version of Android, possibly) or you'd have to alter the original app to properly support newer Android versions, most likely.
May 22	comment	Does rooting void insurance? I don't really think this is something we can answer, and it is something you should really ask your insurance provider. Also be aware that the FAQ does state that `Legal questions, such as "Will X void my warranty?"` are considered outside the scope of this site (this seems like pretty much the same type of question).
May 20	comment	K9 doesn't like my SSL cert I'm not really sure either. The discussion seems to imply that the error is caused by certificate chains that have a self-signed cert in the middle of the chain, and OpenSSL is more tolerant of this than Android's SSL implementation (which might be why Thunderbird works).
May 20	comment	K9 doesn't like my SSL cert It's hard to tell if it's a bug in K9 or Android's SSL handling itself, but it looks like it was reported and discussed on K9's issue tracker. The last comment references a GitHub pull request that doesn't appear to have been merged into the main codebase, though. The ticket's about a year old, so I don't know if it just got abandoned or what.
May 19	comment	Extract a file through Android app knowing the IP address of file PC Development questions are off topic. Please see our FAQ for more information.
May 19	comment	erase canvas layer areas Development questions are off topic. Please see our FAQ for more information.
May 19	comment	How did my device know where I am located even though my GPS was turned off? Also relevant is How does Google Maps estimate my location without GPS?
May 16	comment	Screenshots on Nexus 7 are 0 bytes You may wish to consider reading What are "tags", and how can I use them most effectively?
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	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	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	comment	Is there anyway to increase the bass in Jelly Bean? Providing links to the apps you suggest would be useful.
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.