diff --git a/assets/nexus_one.png b/assets/nexus_one.png new file mode 100644 index 0000000..f28e879 Binary files /dev/null and b/assets/nexus_one.png differ diff --git a/know-how/hardware/_posts/2010-03-23-google-nexus-one.md b/know-how/hardware/_posts/2010-03-23-google-nexus-one.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..ad31652 --- /dev/null +++ b/know-how/hardware/_posts/2010-03-23-google-nexus-one.md @@ -0,0 +1,22 @@ +--- +title: Google Nexus One +layout: default +created: 2010-03-23 14:55:15 +0100 +updated: 2010-03-23 14:56:58 +0100 +toc: false +tags: + - know-how + - hardware + - google + - nexusone + - passion +--- +Google Nexus One + + * **Homepage:** + + diff --git a/know-how/hardware/google-nexus-one/_posts/2010-05-17-my-apps.md b/know-how/hardware/google-nexus-one/_posts/2010-05-17-my-apps.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..4ef0cd5 --- /dev/null +++ b/know-how/hardware/google-nexus-one/_posts/2010-05-17-my-apps.md @@ -0,0 +1,76 @@ +--- +title: My Apps on the Nexus One +layout: default +created: 2010-03-23 15:03:22 +0100 +updated: 2010-05-17 23:23:09 +0200 +toc: false +tags: + - know-how + - hardware + - google + - nexusone + - passion + - android + - apps +--- +
+ mbirth's Android apps on AppBrain +
+ + +Markets +======= + + * AndAppStore.com + * [AppBrain](http://www.appbrain.com/user/mbirth/apps-on-the-nexus-one) + * SlideME SAM + * Market (built-in) + +As Android allows you to get Apps from different sources, there are also some alternative Market applications. +*AppBrain* even analyzes your installed apps and recommends other apps which might fit your user profile. + + +Text Input +========== + + * stock Android keyboard (built-in) + * AnySoftKeyboard + * [HTC_IME](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=624416) + +The internal keyboard of Android 2.1 is great already. It does its job and supports the voice recognition. +*AnySoftKeyboard* looks promising but in real world use, I found it a bit awkward - esp. switching to numeric keyboard and back. +Also it occupies more screen space. My favorite for now is the *HTC_IME*, a copy of the HTC Sense keyboard. It has various settings, +supports all features of the internal keyboard (and lots more!!) and the compact mode is good for people with manly fingers. + + +eMail +===== + + * stock E-Mail app (built-in) + * Google Mail (built-in) + * K9 Mail + +I had K9 in use for a while until I realized I don't need to move mails around to other folders on-the-go and don't use the +few special features of K9. I like the combined Inbox feature of the stock E-Mail app more and also the fact that it shows +mails from my company's Exchange server. The *Google Mail* app makes nice use of GMail's special features and complements the stock E-Mail app. + + +Messenger +========= + + * Jabbroid + * Google Talk (built-in) + +As I have my own [OpenFire Server](http://www.igniterealtime.org/projects/openfire/) at home which provides Jabber-Transports +to all my networks (e.g. AIM, MSN, ICQ, Facebook), I needed a sleek Jabber/XMPP client for Android. *Jabbroid* seems to fit. +It hangs sometimes a few seconds, but in overall, it looks good. + + +Podcasts +======== + + * Google Listen (Labs) + * dPod + * also tested: *MyPod*, *BeyondPod* + +*MyPod* also seemed to be fine, but the interface was a mess with all those colorful buttons. *dPod* seems fine for Video podcasts. *Google Listen* is nice for Audio podcasts. diff --git a/know-how/hardware/google-nexus-one/_posts/2010-05-23-manual-firmware-update.md b/know-how/hardware/google-nexus-one/_posts/2010-05-23-manual-firmware-update.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..9256fe8 --- /dev/null +++ b/know-how/hardware/google-nexus-one/_posts/2010-05-23-manual-firmware-update.md @@ -0,0 +1,26 @@ +--- +title: Manual Firmware Update on the Nexus One +layout: default +created: 2010-05-23 01:33:27 +0200 +updated: 2010-05-23 01:33:27 +0200 +toc: false +tags: + - know-how + - hardware + - google + - nexusone + - passion + - firmware +--- +To manually update the firmware, put the new firmware named as `update.zip` onto the root directory of the microSD card. +Then do this: (found at [androidspin.com](http://forum.androidspin.com/showthread.php?t=2631)) + + - power off the phone + - hold down the trackball and press the Power button. + - you'll get a white screen with three Android robots on skateboards → select *Bootloader* + - now select *Recovery* + - the phone will reboot showing a robot and a warning sign + - now press Power and Volume up together (if it doesn't work the first time, try again) + - now choose *Apply sdcard:update.zip* (use trackball!) + - wait for it to finish + - choose *Reboot now* diff --git a/know-how/hardware/google-nexus-one/_posts/2010-06-13-custom-tones.md b/know-how/hardware/google-nexus-one/_posts/2010-06-13-custom-tones.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..2441416 --- /dev/null +++ b/know-how/hardware/google-nexus-one/_posts/2010-06-13-custom-tones.md @@ -0,0 +1,27 @@ +--- +title: Custom Ringtones, Alarms, Notification tones +layout: default +created: 2010-06-13 15:31:57 +0200 +updated: 2010-06-13 15:31:57 +0200 +toc: false +tags: + - know-how + - hardware + - google + - nexusone + - passion + - android + - tones + - ringtones +--- +To add custom sounds to your Android phone, create the following folders on your SD-card: + + /sdcard/media/audio/ringtones + /sdcard/media/audio/alarms + /sdcard/media/audio/notifications + +Now you can put your MP3 sound files into these folders and they will appear upon the tone selection +dialogs. (You may have to wait a while until they appear, maybe even have to reboot the phone.) + +On older Android phones, you might have to create the folders `ringtones`, `alarms` and `notifications` in the root +of your SD card. (see [here](http://www.androidforums.com/t-mobile-g1/1757-can-you-set-music-youve-uploaded-ringtone-texts.html)) diff --git a/know-how/hardware/google-nexus-one/_posts/2010-07-21-aptoide.md b/know-how/hardware/google-nexus-one/_posts/2010-07-21-aptoide.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..fe19b38 --- /dev/null +++ b/know-how/hardware/google-nexus-one/_posts/2010-07-21-aptoide.md @@ -0,0 +1,46 @@ +--- +title: Aptoide Repositories +layout: default +created: 2010-07-13 23:35:39 +0200 +updated: 2010-07-21 11:42:25 +0200 +toc: false +tags: + - know-how + - hardware + - google + - nexusone + - passion + - android + - aptoide +--- +*[Aptoide](http://www.aptoide.com/)* is like a package manager for Android. It retrieves lists of programs from different repositories and lets you install, update or uninstall these programs. + +Here are some repositories to use (mostly from [forum.xda-developers.com](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=697880)): + + * + * + * + * + * http://blapk.com/market/apps (offline, now members-only on [www.blapkmarket.com](http://www.blapkmarket.com/)) + * + * + * + * + * http://apkrepo.co.tv (seems offline) + + +You might try to download this file `aptoide.myapp` from your Android phone (with *Aptoide* installed!) which should auto-add all repositories: + +~~~ xml + + + http://aptoide.com/repo + http://aptoide.com/sapo + http://android.akuz.de/repo + http://android-es.com/repo/apk + http://repo.blackdroid.net + http://server.uncabron.es/repo + http://twistedumbrella.slackdev.com/aptoide + http://market.nerman.ws + +~~~ diff --git a/know-how/hardware/google-nexus-one/_posts/2010-07-21-enable-moving-apps-to-sdcard.md b/know-how/hardware/google-nexus-one/_posts/2010-07-21-enable-moving-apps-to-sdcard.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..89b6fdd --- /dev/null +++ b/know-how/hardware/google-nexus-one/_posts/2010-07-21-enable-moving-apps-to-sdcard.md @@ -0,0 +1,35 @@ +--- +title: Enable moving any app to SD card (FroYo) +layout: default +created: 2010-05-23 03:48:17 +0200 +updated: 2010-07-21 17:14:54 +0200 +toc: false +tags: + - know-how + - hardware + - google + - nexusone + - passion + - android +--- +Android 2.2 (Codename: **Fro**zen **Yo**ghurt) brings a new feature which allows moving apps to the SD card. +Unfortunately this only works for apps which bring a flag to allow this, i.e. not for the current versions. + +To enable this globally, activate USB debugging and plug the phone to your computer. Make sure, +you have the Android SDK installed and `cd`'ed to the `tools/`-dir. + +Now run + + sudo ./adb shell pm setInstallLocation 2 + +Valid values are: + + * `0` --- Automatic (app decides, default) + * `1` --- internal memory preferred + * `2` --- storage card preferred + +(seen in a [comment on androidguys.com](http://www.androidguys.com/2010/05/22/storing-apps-sd-froyo/#IDComment76660167)) + +

+If you get *insufficient permissions* errors, run `./adb kill-server` and try the above command again. +

diff --git a/know-how/hardware/google-nexus-one/_posts/2010-07-29-secret-menus.md b/know-how/hardware/google-nexus-one/_posts/2010-07-29-secret-menus.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..5d07c2b --- /dev/null +++ b/know-how/hardware/google-nexus-one/_posts/2010-07-29-secret-menus.md @@ -0,0 +1,38 @@ +--- +title: Secret Menus +layout: default +created: 2010-07-29 19:51:26 +0200 +updated: 2010-09-02 16:44:41 +0200 +toc: false +tags: + - know-how + - hardware + - google + - nexusone + - passion + - android + - secrets +--- +There are various secret menus hidden in the Android OS. Here are some of them (thanks to [askvg.com](http://www.askvg.com/google-android-hidden-secret-codes/)): + +| Code | Description | +|:-------------------:|:---------------| +| `*#*#checkin#*#*` | Forces the system to check for updated apps or a pending system update (found that one [here](http://www.androidspin.com/2010/05/22/breaking-news-google-begins-roll-out-of-android-2-2-to-the-nexus-one/comment-page-1/#comment-17428) first) | +| `*#*#info#*#*` | Shows various informations about GSM network, CDMA, WLAN, battery, etc.; also allows you to change a few | +| `*#*#rst0#*#*` | Will do a **FACTORY DATA RESET** after a confirmation | +| `*2767*full#` | Will do a **FACTORY FORMAT** - :warning: **WITHOUT CONFIRMATION** :warning: Be careful! | +| `*#*#34971539#*#*` | Get information about camera (**NEVER try to update the camera firmware!!**) | +| `*#*#7594#*#*` | Lets you change turn on/off the *Power off* menu | +| `*#*#create*all*663282*#*#*` | opens a screen where you can copy your internal media files to SD | +| `*#*#197328640#*#*` | Service tests, you can also change some settings there | +| `*#*#talk#*#*` | Google Talk service status | + +VANITY Keyboard +=============== + +| Left | Middle | Right | +|:-----------:|:-----------:|:------------:| +| **1** | **2** ABC | **3** DEF | +| **4** GHI | **5** JKL | **6** MNO | +| **7** PQRS | **8** TUV | **9** WXYZ | +| **\*** | **0** + | **#** | diff --git a/know-how/hardware/google-nexus-one/_posts/2010-10-08-wallpapers.md b/know-how/hardware/google-nexus-one/_posts/2010-10-08-wallpapers.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..cad9eef --- /dev/null +++ b/know-how/hardware/google-nexus-one/_posts/2010-10-08-wallpapers.md @@ -0,0 +1,16 @@ +--- +title: Wallpapers on the Nexus One +layout: default +created: 2010-10-08 15:43:05 +0200 +updated: 2010-10-08 15:43:05 +0200 +toc: false +tags: + - know-how + - hardware + - google + - nexusone + - passion + - wallpapers +--- + * [How to properly format wallpapers](http://lifehacker.com/5657727/whats-the-deal-with-androids-weird-wallpaper-requirements) + * [Flickr 640x480 pool](http://www.flickr.com/groups/640x480/pool/) diff --git a/know-how/hardware/samsung-galaxy-nexus/_posts/2012-04-02-manual-firmware-update.md b/know-how/hardware/samsung-galaxy-nexus/_posts/2012-04-02-manual-firmware-update.md index 6e9f4c2..c4109c7 100644 --- a/know-how/hardware/samsung-galaxy-nexus/_posts/2012-04-02-manual-firmware-update.md +++ b/know-how/hardware/samsung-galaxy-nexus/_posts/2012-04-02-manual-firmware-update.md @@ -1,5 +1,5 @@ --- -title: Manual Firmware Update +title: Manual Firmware Update on the Galaxy Nexus layout: default created: 2011-12-16 22:26:17 +0100 updated: 2012-04-02 14:46:03 +0200