yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] juami:
This comparison focus on technical issues not price or contents.

1. Netflix

Best but too small device coverage.

Netflix client use HW acceleration. but HW acceleration need chipset/model customizations.

It can support only small numbers of devices. But, HW acceleration give us longer battery life and better video quality.

Netflix's device coverage is too small.

Diceplayer can support over 30 devices using HW video decoder.

They have only 1-2 formats and codecs to support.

Diceplayer have more than 10 formats and codecs to support.

2. Hulu+

Good job. but contents is not protected.

Hulu+ Android app use HW acceleration. but it use a different trick than Netflix.

Direct access to HW decoder is too hard, Hulu use http decoding proxy.

Hulu+ android app fork http proxy thread and run default android media player using local address with very very long URL.

http proxy connect to Hulu server to get encrypted contents

and android media player connect http proxy ( local ) to get decrypted contents.

So Hulu+ app is more compatible than Netflix. but we can easily dump decrypted data using "packet dump"

it is easy to dump local loopback interface(lo) traffic. You just root your device.

and install tcpdump ( your device may have tcpdump ) , run tcpdump against loopback device.

3. HBO Go

Contents is protected but Quaility is bad.

HBO Go use SW H.264/AAC decoder.

SW Decoder have a good compatibility. ( they put all ARM arch. and VFP/NEON optimized SW codec to app )

It need more battery than Netflix&Hulu.

In addition to battery problem, video quality is limited to SW decoder's performance.

Your Android's AP(CPU) have good H.264 decoder - even MSM7227 can play WVGA H.264 BP 4Mbps, All major Cortex-A8/9 based AP have 720p H.264 Decoder.

But SW deocder can't use these faetures.

Even worse HBO Go can not use HW Renderer. It perform image scaling and color space converting. It is very important to image quality.

If SW renderer is used, you can see aliases and dithering patterns.

Conclusion.

If you have supported device, Netflix app is the best.

--Edit

Hulu's decoding proxy is too bad.

In Nexus one, decoding proxy+UI use 80% of CPU, and video player use 10%.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] james60007:
nice summary
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] Destrophy:
I I recieved an unlock code for my HD2, and it says Pin Accepted, but remains locked.

Am i doing something wrong?
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] JaredIsNinja:
SIM unlock will work from Windows Mobile. Not sure about Android and WP7 though.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] Silico:
I had the same issue. I can confirm it only works running Android or Windows Mobile. And not Windows Phone 7.
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] OCmylife:
Hey Rom chiefs

With Dsixda`s kitchen I`ve created a lot of roms for myself with some apps added or removed, integrate the Theme which I made with UOT kitchen, changed the camera app, the launcher, and so on

My two problems:

1.How do I integrate the google apps in Cyanogen mod?

2. How do I change the kernel?

->How I tried it in 2 different Roms:

Extract the Rom using the kitchen\extract the Zimage from the Kernel\rename it to boot.img and changed it with the boot.img from the rom

BUT. After I flashed the Rom(without errors) I had bootloops. What did I do wrong?

Thanks in advance
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Andy:
Using the kitchen extract the boot image.

Then take the zImage of the kernel you wish to use and replace the original zImage. Remember to copy any modules from the custom kernel to there respective folders in /system.

Then build your boot image. That's your kernel sorted.

For GAPPs, its similar. Unzip the archive and copy everything from \system\app into \system\app in your working folder.

Rinse & repeat this for everything in the unzipped GAPPs package.

Now you can build your ROM.
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] OCmylife:
Big THX

Will try it this weekend :)
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tombmax:
Thanks

:good: Thanks ! for the superb guide .
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jmjles:
TY

Thank you very much.

Helped alot when making my rom.:highfive:
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] alecthenice:
Gapps on almost uneaque device

Im trying to get gapps on the moverio BT-300. (Google app support ecosystem specifically i can side load some apps) I have root via magisk but all the code is so exclusive to this device im looking for pointers on where to begin. All installers ive tried so far cause bootloops. I think its due to the aditional moverio sdk on top of android 5.1. Im only an amateur and im probably the closest thing to a dev working on the device for like the 6 of us on my thread so any advice as to where to start is really appreciated!! Thank you xda community
[Quantum General] Titus_Andronicus:
Does anyone know if there are some registry tweeks that can improve the GPS? The "Static Navigation" feature makes use when walking painfull. I am hopeing there is a way to turn this off without a firmware update. A firmware update may or may not ever come...
[Quantum General] ASPTHEONE:
I got a problem with the GPS!!! My phone only do AGPS or traingulation, I dont know why. And I can view my position but the phone dont follow my position so I cant use app like speedometers.
[Quantum General] timberwo1f:
My phone didn't have any problem like this except that sattelite image was shifted from correct position.
[Desire HD Accessories] abenigma:
has anybody succeeded in connecting and using the TomTom wireless GPS mkII to the Desire HD running Sense rom? it's an amazing antenna and it doesn't need internet to work which is a huge plus for me.

if so, please help me do the same.

thanks

a little review of the unit

http://www.pocketgpsworld.com/tomtom-bt-gps-mkii.php
[Desire HD Accessories] lukesan:
Should be easy.

Pair the bluetooth as you would pair any other bleutooth device.

Now there are several free GPS tools on the market which allow you to use the external GPS module.

Just search on 'bluetooth gps' on the market and you are set to go.
[Desire HD Accessories] nm8:
When you say it doesn't need internet to work, does it mean you can use google maps with it without internet connection?
[Desire HD Accessories] lukesan:
It should work the same as the internal GPS receiver only that it is more sensitive probably.

The question of using data through a internet connection actually has nothing to do with the gps receiver but with the program itself.
[Desire HD Accessories] abenigma:
when you use the regular GPS module of the phone itself, because it's rather weak, unless you have a correct setting for AGPS it will take it quite a while to get a lock.

if you use something like the TomTom wireless GPS, you don't use the weak receiver in your phone and have better satellite reception.

that doesn't NOT mean that you can use google maps without actually downloading them beforehand. ie, any program you would like to use must have the maps in it already.
[Desire HD Accessories] abenigma:
thanks for the suggestion (logical assumption), i'll give it a go :)
[Desire HD Accessories] abenigma:
reporting back:

i've installed this app

https://market.android.com/details?id=googoo.android.btgps&feature=search_result

and a couple of others but i liked this the most.

recommend it for everybody.
[Desire HD Accessories] bobbybow:
Yea, that's great than the one I use before this.
[LG Optimus 3D] daGUCCI:
[Q] Sense 3.0 & Android 2.3 for LG Optimus 3D? possible?

I'v seen that Sense 3.0 and Android 2.3 seems to be working on LG Optimus 2X...

...I know it's theme, but is there a ROM out what supports all features of Sense 3.0 including lock screen / Gingerbread ?
[LG Optimus 3D] Mooks:
do you see any customroms in this forum for optimus 3d? no? so there is no sense for o3d at the moment in the whole world ;)

you'll have to w8 till there are the first custom roms and then maybe someone of the developers is bored enough to port sense for the o3d:D
[LG Optimus 3D] daGUCCI:
what about 'importing' from older models into newer models stuff, like import sense 3.0 ROM from Optimus 2X? ...or that's no possible to import such stuff?
[LG Optimus 3D] Mooks:
well... to port sense you'll have to much more than only to copy some files...

htc sense changes deep layers of android so it's not like one of the launchers from marked, it's much more.

it's really hard to extract sense from a htc-rom and to integrate it to another rom. (different hardware -> different drivers)

so it will take a long time till there is sense rom for o3d...
[LG Optimus 3D] Robboftw:
I don't believe there is a Sense 3.0 ROM for any phone that isn't a HTC phone, nevermind this one which has very limited support so far.

It's possible but it's a LOT of work.
[LG Optimus 3D] Mooks:
:D

well in fact there are some...

for the galaxy s for example. (still buggy)

the main problem is, that it isn't worth to port port it :P

sense is nice but there are "better" things worth to port them
[LG Optimus 3D] Robboftw:
I'd love a 100% working Sensation ROM, but I'm not expecting it. :p
[LG Optimus 3D] Krullebol1:
Well, you can get:

http://www.xda-developers.com/android/sense-3-0-lockscreen-for-any-phone/

I've installed it and it works (you only have to install some chinese apps to get the full version)...

It's not fully Sense, but it's a lockscreen ;)
[LG Optimus 3D] daGUCCI:
gona check out
[LG Optimus 3D] Masinac:
Does it support widgets ? at least for messaging?
[LG Optimus 3D] daGUCCI:
has anyone tried it?

it's abit laggy, or is that for me only? (when opening lock screen)
[HTC EVO 3D] rockky:
Nice array of filters on this one....(for what they're worth of course).

http://smartphonebenchmarks.com/
[HTC EVO 3D] macramentonate:
Bro. THANK YOU. Your work is hella appreciated. Looking forward to more info. Im one of those people that just never learned and converted my VHS library to DVD and then upgraded from DVD to BluRay so i have an extensive library. I tried the other doods instructions (suggestions) in the other post u refered to and after 16 hours and still no watchable movie it kinda left a bad taste in my mouth ya know? I'm staying at the hospital right now cuz my son was just born. As soon as I get home tomorrow I'm gonna try ur tutorial. Ill let u know how it turns out. Again thanks this looks promising.

Booyaka Booyaka that's the sound from my cannon.
[HTC EVO 3D] nonpointtruth:
Off topic word of advice.. DON'T do anything else aside help your wife/girlfriend with your son when you get home.. Made that mistake when my son was born last year.. LoL

On topic.. I've used the methods by the other poster with success.. I've got Avatar and Scott Pilgrim vs The world on my phone in 3d..
[HTC EVO 3D] macramentonate:
Trust me i'm all over it lol. ive come to the realization that im not going to sleep anymore. As long as they do im happy.:D

Was your source file of Avatar a 3d copy or did u convert it. Im trying to convert my copy of avatar from 2d to 3d so thats y i think i was having trouble?
[HTC EVO 3D] nonpointtruth:
My Avatar was already in 3d, but my Scott Pilgrim vs The World wasn't.. Only problem with that is I realized the sound wasn't there.
[HTC EVO 3D] mmace:
this won't look good at all!

you need to learn how to create a depth map in photoshop and use the displace filter
[HTC EVO 3D] lhommedangereux:
im not trying to do all that. im trying to keep it possible with free software only, besides i doubt a depth field would really make a significant difference without a second angled picture. and my 3d pics look great and appear to have depth compared to their 2d counterparts, the ones i made with my simple method above i mean... i'd be more than happy to post one if you'd like. they are pictures of the detroit international auto show from last year so u know i didn't take them with the 3d camera on the phone.

also i figured out the video stuff. ill add to my original post.
[HTC EVO 3D] macramentonate:
Total Processing Time

Hey how long did the process of fully converting a movie to be watchable on 3VO take you? Total start to finish.
[HTC EVO 3D] karlgent:
This worked okay with pictures - better than pressing the 3D button on my phone, so I figured would look better for video conversion too.

When I follow the steps you mentioned for video conversion using the Microsoft Video 1 compression, it does convert the file but took a 6 Mb AVI file and converted it into a file over 150 Mb.

This is no good if I want to convert a whole movie to 3D, it would eat up my entire hard drive and the quality seems poor also.

Does anyone have any better settings to convert it with 3D?

Cheers
[General Questions and Answers] Jacob_:
Hi!

I want to set maximized picture as a wallpaper, but now i must cut it before i set it. :(

What should I do?
[General Questions and Answers] rotard:
How to maximize wallpaper on android

Hello ,

to maximise wallpaper on android actually it totally depend o n which type

device you use, your screen can be a huge battery consumer. Looking under your settings at ‘battery use’ gives you a breakdown of the biggest battery consumers. On my phone, the display is always number one, so I set it to automatic brightness, which works much better than using manual brightness settings via the Android Power Control widget .

Thank you,
[General Questions and Answers] edweder:
try app "wallpaper plus"
[General Questions and Answers] Dirk:
OP, your Wallpaper needs to be 960x800, (providing your device is the usual resolution), to avoid the issues you are having.

I'm assuming up to now you've been trying to set one that is 480x800? The extra width is to take into account the Homescreens scrolling from side to side.

Hope that helps.
[General Questions and Answers] plainjane:
"Superwall Lite" will set any wallpaper without cropping, and scroll accordingly if needed. It is a live wallpaper, but it won't eat your battery the way most do because it's just showing an image.

I know that the original post was a while back, but just in case anyone else is curious. The app is especially good for using a vertical image, but you can also use really long images and the screens will move as such.
[General Questions and Answers] DeadEndRoad117:
Download andWobble2 as well as the live wallpaper add on for said program. You can use any picture with it, just select the one you want to use, load it, save it and use the live wallpaper to use that picture as your wallpaper. The weird android resizing won't take effect.
[General Questions and Answers] mugen71:
I'm using Wallpaper SlideShow, doesn't need to crop or resize image.
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] noob1015:
Hey guys I have been looking around for a decent case for my dz but have been unsuccessful as i always hear something bad about it once I hear of a new one.

I also looking for one that will not add too much bulk. Also it has to be very durable, example, is I hear the otterbox breaking often. I would want it to not be problematic to place in my pocket. A benefit would be extra grip though... Also hard plastics I fear will damage my phone....

So since all these issues are listed its probably clear why I am having trouble...

I heard of a phantom z skin. Chromium or something of the. Sort that looks cool. Does that one add good grip to the point where it is unlikely ill drop it. Any suggestions to a skin or case you use would. Be appreciated as long as it meets most of the criteria I listed..

Will reread after I get home on my computer because using my phone for this is somewhat irritating so sorryfor any typos or sounding rude at any point (it is unintentionally done from annoyance lol)
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] scottmog:
you may not like the style but by far my favorite case is the oem g1 pocket thing.

you can put any larger battery on the g2 and it still fits inside

no reason to put a screen protector on it cuz you cover the screen with the case

wont chip away at the g2 body where the case mounts up to

slides easily into your pocket (unlike any rubber one)

costs 3-4 dollars shipped from china on ebay

personally I see no other options for me. I use the mugen 3600mah battery, i hate cases that chip away at my phone and dont slide into my pocket. I cant stand screen protectors and the price of this case is a joke
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] RyNkA:
I'm using otterbox now :)..and it's not easy-breaking-often :D
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] iq-dot:
What about Zagg or Madskinz? It's not a case but the full body covers do a pretty good job of a case in terms of scratch proof and adds no bulk.
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] mputtr:
I personally use Bodyguardz (a subsidary of NLU products) and they're pretty good. It takes a few days for the skin to "cure" but after that it's awesome.

The good thing about Bodyguardz though, that makes me come back to them repeatedly is that:

1) they offer lifetime replacement at 5bucks. just send the used skin back to them so they know you're not selling it to someone else

2) They give 20% off everything as long as you sign in your account

3) They have a competitive upgrade program. Check their FB page and they'll send you a code for 30% off their products if you show a pic of your product with someone else's "protection"

4) Ridiculously great customer service. I get replies back pretty fast and they are very courteous. They even take your suggestions sometimes to improve upon their products.

EDIT: I forgot, free shipping over 24.99 bucks.
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] bombadier:
Very pleased with the otterbox,bulks the phone up a bit,but I like that ,also fits in the Desire HD car holder in my fathers car.
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] ptesmoke:
I love my otterbox as well, sure it bulks it a bit but I've dropped it twice on accident on concrete and the otter hasn't broke and protected my phone as expected.
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] costipl:
I got the Case Mate Barely There case. Fits nicely and doesn't bulk up the phone too much. Added bonus is a screen protector and microfibre cleaning cloth.

I messed the installation of the included screen protector - dropped it accidentally just before applying and it instantly picked up some dirt on the sticky side :( I'll have to get another one, or maybe I'll write CaseMate about a replacement.

Two things I noticed:

- dust tends to gather near the edges of the front part around the screen

- I think the phone doesn't close as tightly as without the case, the "hooks" of the case get in the way. The difference is really miniscule, though, so it's not a big deal.
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] kjacksonmusic:
bodyguardz for sure. I personally can't stand added bulk to the G2 because of the hinge etc it seems to stress the phone out imo.
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] dkmurphys:
Personally all I've used is InvisibleSHIELD by Zagg.

Absolutely great product and have not had any scratches even when placed in my pocket with my keys. I have the full body installation and I had it installed in store.

Includes free lifetime replacement warranty for the life of your device.

45 day money back guarantee.

Free shipping on over $29.98 orders.

I'd make sure I had someone to install it if I did it again. The installation can be a little tricky.
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] slufoot69:
I currently use the otterbox commuter series on my G2. I have been looking for a belt clip type case. No horizontal cases pls. That would fit my G2 with the otterbox on the phone... Any ideas would be appreciated...
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] astriaos:
I picked up an oem hard plastic case made by htc for tmobile at the tmo store not long ago. It fits super snug and looks great. Shiny metallic blue black gradient. I'm not too concerned with inordinate wear on mounting points. The ones on here seem quite sturdy as it stands. Not bad for 10$.

Adds a bit of bulk but it is a case. They add bulk and sacrifice themselves so your phone may live. Quit *****ing & get a belt mount soft case if it bugs you that much.

Hey dude above me have you considered checking out one of the numerous online vendors and searching for "vertical leather clip case, htc g2"? Or even getting out of your basement & hitting up a tmobile store?

You have a damn android phone, use the search button.
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] troimaduong:
i using case barely there of case-mate.

You can go site :case-mate.com

i think it great :)
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] Throatchopper:
TPU skin for about 2 dollars on ebay is the best case for any phone its a semi stiff rubberized silicone molded to the phones shape that covers front and back and is virtually indestructable. I covered my phone with the zagg invisible shield and then the tpu over that and I've dropped it numerous times on many surfaces without so much as a scratch. The case can be put on and off very quickly and never falls off. Its also improves the grip feel. Did I mention its 2 bucks nothing to lose.
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] slufoot69:
You must not be able to understand English very well, I said I'm using a otterbox on my phone and would like to keep my otterbox but find a vertical belt clip for my phone. So I can attach my phone to the clip, with otterbox. And yes I have searched here and on google and on ebay for this type of case but "NOTHING" Now go troll someplace different, so please shut up and give that hole in your face a chance to heal.
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] gtmaster303:
yikes, lots of hostility floating around...

I would recommend getting the invisible shield and then pairing it with a belt pouch.

great combo and a well balanced mix of grip, portability, slim form factor, and protection. So long as you don't drop your phone while you have it out...
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] sino8r:
Lol! There is one I use with my htc oem rubberized case. Its a speck universal holster. It fits any hardshell case. Have fun... and take some antidepressants for God's sake!
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] gdelrosario:
Using an otterbox, thing that bugs me though is how hard it is to remove without breaking the clips (when I need to change batteries as my spare is an extended one).

used to have a zagg invisishield on an older phone, great how it protects the phone but overtime it turned brownish yellow and the corners collect a lot of dirt.
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] MarkyG82:
I really want to see an otterbox close up. I'm in the uk and can't find it for much less than £20. Basically I want to know if its worth the cash. Generally I'm quite careful with my phones but I'm into outdoors stuff.

Does anyone know a bricks and mortar shop that stocks them?
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] d_gkal:
i need a pouch for my DZ. can you suggest one for me?

from ebay pls
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] bombadier:
Money well spent IMHO bulks the phone up a bit but thats good,front part is a bit loose but the phone/keyboard hinge is a bit wobbily anyways,prefer my phone with it on as well,Not sure how well it would protect the phone in a "rough" environment but bodywork is safe,I know you want to see it close up,look around for pictures I got all I wanted to know from them

+1 Otterbox

Sorry dont know where you could see one,tried all the mobile shops?
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] MarkyG82:
Thanks for the reply.

Looked all over for one in the shops. Noone was willing to order one in to view either (hardly surprising).

From various reviews and responses on here I think I'll get one. Been struggling without a case for a few weeks now.
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] bombadier:
Do it! Remember that if you the dont like it you can always send it back and get a refund,make sure to use the screen protector as well.
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] G1ForFun:
Get one, I just had Otterbox send me a new case completely free after 8 months of using my first one. The front half of the case had gotten to the point where it would not stay on the front of my phone if I tried to slide out the keyboard.

Can't go wrong with the Otterbox, the case is great and the warranty is outstanding.