idonthaveaclue
Member
In your contacts you should have a few phone numbers that you can call.
#BAL, #DATA, #MIN, #PMT, #Warranty Center
VZW will send a text msg showing the balance.
Hope this helps.
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Eris Tips and Tricks
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In your contacts you should have a few phone numbers that you can call.
#BAL, #DATA, #MIN, #PMT, #Warranty Center
VZW will send a text msg showing the balance.
Hope this helps.
Rubik76
Android Enthusiast
There is an app called My Verizon in the Market. Seems to be what you are looking for.
Yea,I use that app all the time. You can track whatever you need with it.
Candroid
Well-Known Member
You did a clean restore? Please elaborate..."Since I did a clean restore for 2.1" meaning that you have or are just waiting to get 2.1? I don't want to get confused. Thanks man!
porky101
Well-Known Member
Look at the new post at Phandroid.com. 2.1 as been released as a download not OTA. This could mean that 2.1 could be coming tomorrow or maybe next week. IDK
Droid, Droid Eris Get Android 2.1 The Hard Way | Android Phone Fans
Although, im not going to install this. I'm going to wait for the official OTA update.
W4LLY
Android Enthusiast
It's a leaked version. Could be a trap. Willing to bravely test it out.
When you do it this way, you have to do a clean wipe, which i'd been meaning to do anyway to test the task Killer theory.
I'm sure the offical version won't make you wipe clean.Just wait for it if your scared.
Kinda of new to this but why would someone want to disable Sense UI? What are the benefits?
2.1 was leaked, supposedly by an overseas employee of HTC. It's possible, but unconfirmed.
A clean restore is also known as a hard reset. It is similar to reinstalling a new OS on your computer. It will wipe your phone clean of everything. If you wanted to, you could sell it to someone that was looking for a phone, and they would have no idea what you did on the phone prior to this reset. It is very thorough.
2.1 is a new firmware, or version of an operating system if we're sticking with a computer analogy. It will wipe the phone clean and put 2.1 on it. Sync your Google contacts before putting 2.1 on there and they'll be right back there when you reboot with 2.1.
Because Sense is extra stuff HTC put on the phone. The Droid and N1 use Home, which is the core Android interface. I use it. I like it better. I think Sense is just fluff and seems to slow down the phone a bit. That's just my opinion, others may find the opposite, or not change at all. I recommend at least trying it out to see how it is. It may take some getting used to, but you'll have to see for yourself.
To do this, go to Settings, Apps, and find Sense. Click on Sense and scroll to the bottom. Hit "Clear DEFAULTS". Then simply hit the Home button and a menu will pop up asking you what program to use to open this. Select Home. There should only be two options, Home and Sense. If you want, you can even select "remember this setting" BEFORE hitting Home. It won't ask you again.
This change is reversible. To go back to Sense, do the above, but to the Home application, when clearing the defaults.
You can change this in the Syncing settings. It's all up to you.
AdrianC14
Android Expert
Where is this exactly? Thanks.
theo65stang
Lurker
Been trolling the forums for a week or so since I got my new Eris. I love it, its so much better than my LG DARE. I downloaded and installed the leaked 2.1 OS two days ago and while it looks a lot nicer than 1.5 I have a major issue.....Its SLOW to load essential apps
In my experience 2.1 takes longer to open the most basic apps like the stock text and email programs. When the phone is in sleep mode the time it takes for the phone to unsleep and the Lock Screen to appear takes longer than 1.5.
Has anyone else experienced this same issue?
In my experience 2.1 takes longer to open the most basic apps like the stock text and email programs. When the phone is in sleep mode the time it takes for the phone to unsleep and the Lock Screen to appear takes longer than 1.5.
Has anyone else experienced this same issue?
menu>settings>accounts and sync
in 2.1 at least. don't remember if that was the menu name in 1.5 but it should be similar
BoulderAndroidFan
Android Enthusiast
I have found the opposite to be true after installing 2.1. The phone seems snappier and able handle more multitasking. Btw, there's another thread on this main Eris forum devoted to bugs and issues after loading the leaked 2.1. Your post would be perfect for it and you might get more relevant feedback.
scoty777
Well-Known Member
Hey Caddyman-Going back and re-reading your basics today, I see many precepts that apply to the new version that applied back in November; I believe my problem with the silent phone issue is compatibility of market downloads or market widget buttons and the 2.1 OS as some of these issues occur with things like wifi, email, and other operations running at the same time. The phone has run somewhat smoother with just a few needed or trusted apps, and I am downloading them one day at a time then waiting to see if the problem occurs. Thanks...again, I just needed to remember to go back to the basics as with most things in education...I also teach part time at a university level as an ajunct professor.
Caddyman
Android Expert
your welcome, yes it is very important, esp if you are running a beta OS, to ensure app compatibility.
ModifHigher
Well-Known Member
caddy,Or Anyone who can answer this...im running 2.1 and Looking to set a toggle JUST for the mobile network on my home screen.i followed caddys directions,but on 2.1 i have to got into "shortcuts"instead of widgets,and the only option i have for setting a toggle is for wifi,any suggestions...?
ModifHigher
Well-Known Member
There IS NO "Htc widget option"when i hold a spot on the home screen,it says "Widgets"...then there is noooo settings option..mind you my Sense UI is Off..
ModifHigher
Well-Known Member
curvefish puts out some nice toggles, for 2.1 included. if you want to turn off moble networks, get the "2G/3G" toggle. these will work with Sense and Home both.
Do a search for Curvefish in the market app to find them.
ModifHigher
Well-Known Member
eurotrash323
Well-Known Member
Or just long press the call/end (power) button and it will bring up a quick menu for 3g on/off.
mc48
Android Enthusiast
has this tip been posted? probably but I couldn't find it anyway. this is with 1.5, I haven't updated to 2.1 yet but a quick way to put a shortcut on your home screen...instead of having to go thru all the menus... is go into your apps, long press on the program and it will make a shortcut. You can then leave it on your home screen or move it to one of your other ones.