yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] panamamike:
I've been taking some test shots with the mini pro camera, and I have to say I'm a bit let down.

Turns out the camera is a bit slower than I initially thought, and the pictures come out to be a pixelly mess.

I thought the dithering artifacts where only due to low light scenes, but it turns out I can see there artifacts with well let subjects.

The still frame camera does better than the video, but both suffer. Maybe Sony could do us a favor and have an option to remove in camera noise reduction. This would give us a chance to do better noise reduction in post to try and produce better quality results.

The video also suffers from cadence issues when outdoor light is very bright. I've seen this in dedicate video on stills cameras, it results in choppy video. I'd rather have smoother better quality low resolution video as compared to this dithered choppy mess of video.

Most of these artifacts are masked if you view video on the camera itself, but when you view them on your HDTV they are quite obvious.

Anyone have ideas on turning off the NR, I'd be happy to hear them.

Things you can do to help performance.

Set camera to fixed or infinity focus for faster response.

Use the sports mode for higher ISO shots, faster pics.

Use center weighted focusing.

Another interesting thing to note, I also happen to have the X10 mini pro. Looking at the phones side by side, the x10 has a slightly larger lens. I was a bit surprised at this change. I hope Sony makes an effort to bring better quality photo and video to the smart phones. Heck, they can make it their market differentiator.

Mike
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] irumbustalin:
hardware or software?

is it hardware problem or software? can video recording be improved through software upgrade?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] a-k-t-w:
Possibly.

But you also have to realise that this is just a mobile phone, of course it isn't going to be as good as dedicated hardware.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] panamamike:
I can't say if software is an issue, but I'm certain hardware is an issue.

1 thing they could do from a software POV is to have an option to remove noise reduction. Sony may be not want people to see what the photos look like without NR.

2: It's a physics thing, the lens is tiny and the sensor is even smaller. The sensor technology is another issue. The sensor can only collect so much light, this directly impacts it's a ability to produce better photos. Note that Sony has a higher quality sensor Exmor they decide to reserve for other cameras.

I was hoping the phone could produce video quality to rival something like a flip phone.

3: Keeping the lens clean. It's hard to do this with a phone you constantly hold in your hand without some sort of lens shield. My old W580i hid the lens when it was in the close position. It also had a nice smooth easy to clean lens surface. It was only 2MP, but took excellent photos.

There are a few more things I could play with in my quest for better photos. For one, I should make sure the image stabilizer isn't on when I take well lit photo samples.

One other interesting thing I noted is the maximum shutter speed I've been able to produce. The camera may max out at 1/125 sec. I was a bit surprised, that's kind of slow. I haven't gone to see what my other camera phone can do, but that in itself shows the weakness of the phone.

Several of the shots I took under what I would call bright/normal lighting produced 1/16th shutter speed. This makes it hard to get a blur free photo due to subject movement and camera shake.

I was able to compensate some using sports mode, but that increases the ISO which = more noisy photos.

Mike
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] panamamike:
Comparison to x10 mini pro

Just had the opportunity to take a look at a few photos my wife has taken with the x10 mini pro. Actually, based on the experience with this phone, I decided to wait for and buy the mini pro 2.

I was happy and at the same time sad to see how much better photos taken with the x10 mini appeared vs. the mini pro 2.

The colors, focus, as well as resolution was better. Also noted that the photo size was larger, near the 1.5M size I expected out of the mini pro 2 photos.

Also noticed the x10 mini is capable of ISO 40.

I compared the panorama type shot, the X10 fared better, but still not great in panorama detail, I guess that's o.k.

Also noticed the x10 camera options are significantly fewer than those on the mini pro 2. That's fine since the photos are of decent quality though it would be nice to have a bit more control over the photo options.

I'm certain Sony could at least do something about the photo compression being used in the Mini Pro 2, it would be nice if the camera could at least equal the x10 mini pro photo capability.

Mike
[G2 and Desire Z Themes and Apps] andslide:
Could someone make a stainless steel theme for cyanogen cause I was going to do one but I have a hard time making the stainless steel look realistic
[G2 and Desire Z Themes and Apps] andslide:
Any one?
[G2 and Desire Z Themes and Apps] etp23:
Hey man I'm pretty sure u can find one in the market saw that u were getting a lil frustrated so decided to reply
[G2 and Desire Z Themes and Apps] andslide:
Thanks
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] ghosty7:
Here is a dock image for launchpro, if anyone is interested.
[Windows 8 Development and Hacking] manmute98:
I have an Asus Pc slate with a MAXIMUM resolution of 1280 by 800 and as you all aware that, in order to get the App on window 8 dev build to swype or dock, you're required to have a system with a screen resolution minimum requirement of 1360 by 768, and anything lower the apps would work BUT NOT the swype docking system.

Be doing some serious searching on the web and stumble across this website with straight forward SOLUTION :D.

It's NOT my work nor am I a messenger, just wana help out, i tryed it and its working on my Asus Pc Slate that has only 1280 by 800 Screen Resolution, there are two ways of going about it so just visit the site http://www.addictivetips.com/window...ap-feature-and-how-to-snap-metro-application/ and choose which option is easier for you.

Am just excited that its that simple and it work and i have tried it using the tweeter and reed app and works, try it out and leave feedback both here and the website if you can, am sure everyone on here would appreciate it.

Excuse any grammatical & spelling errors.
[Windows 8 Development and Hacking] matejdro:
Thank you 10000x times! It works!
[Windows 8 Development and Hacking] manmute98:
Am pleased you found it helpful & useful, can't take the credit for the work but appreciation is acknowledged & well received.

Please leave any feed back on your experience & product device your using if you can.

I'll keep on scouting for more & new treats for window 8 & wp7.5 apps compatibility.
[Windows 8 Development and Hacking] domineus:
two words

blue poison...

although the hack is helpful I must say some apps won't work due to resolution
[Windows 8 Development and Hacking] AdryJay:
Yes, BluePoison 2.1 is the way... ;-)
[Windows 8 Development and Hacking] Mjuksel:
Hey guys,

I have a Tablet (AT Tablet)

When i use the register hack, everything works perfect BUT when i use IE10 the keyboard wont show up when i click the input bar..

Any ideas?

Nevermind, it decided to show up :P
[Windows 8 Development and Hacking] manmute98:
Good 4 U Dude....:D
[Gen8, Gen9, Gen10 Accessories] kiemthu123:
I bought a OTG USB. Before got it, I had tested the OTG USB carefully with a keyboard and 2 USBs (1 works and 1 does not). But when I try to get my keyboard connected (the keyboard is working well on my laptop), nothing happened then. So I try my USB and it is OK. What is wrong with my divice? any help please, thank alot
[Gen8, Gen9, Gen10 Accessories] FrEcP:
have a look here and read till my last post! (ups - just noticed its u - the thread starter of the other post ;) )
[Gen8, Gen9, Gen10 Accessories] Mikerla:
Use a bluetooth keyboard.
[Gen8, Gen9, Gen10 Accessories] kiemthu123:
a BT KB is quite expensive for me so I try to use a USB KB instead :D
[Gen8, Gen9, Gen10 Accessories] Mikerla:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/78-Key-Blue...87?pt=PCA_Mice_Trackballs&hash=item3a6ae9703f

30 dollars - that too expensive? This is the one I use.
[Gen8, Gen9, Gen10 Accessories] kiemthu123:
Oh as the product features meantion that "Android not supported" so u said that u r using this for ur A70IT?
[Gen8, Gen9, Gen10 Accessories] FrEcP:
Hmm they tell:

Works with PC Computers, Windows Mobile, iPad, iPad2, iPhone, Apple Laptop **Android not supported **

They write this down as they know if those devices got the needed protocoll (Bluetooth HID) - as Android devices are manufactured by many different vendors the problme is they can't tell if its working or not in general.

It's just the insurace for them not having unsatisfied customers.

As u told u are on UrukDroid all drivers / protocolls should be there for...

(Just tested pairing of my Logitech BT Keyboard - works fine)
[Gen8, Gen9, Gen10 Accessories] post man:
stronge advise

WitBlue Purple Leather Case Wallet 4 Archos 7 70 Tablet

http://witglobal.com/goods-3830.html
[Gen8, Gen9, Gen10 Accessories] Mikerla:
This is who I bought it from and it does work. you just have to put it into discovery mode and manually enter the code and hit enter. I have even gotten this keyboard and a microsoft blue tooth mouse to connect at the same time. Running chulri's root.
[Gen8, Gen9, Gen10 Accessories] kiemthu123:
Ok thank you, I will try it as soon as possible
[Gen8, Gen9, Gen10 Accessories] wozhere:
I bought a case/USB-keyboard combo but the keyboard keeps repeating the letters I type. I googled and researched and it happens on certain Android devices but didn't find a solution. Anyone knows of a fix or a link? Thanks.
[Windows Phone 7 General] nino2603:
U need this Tool from BIG anser "U2M7720"

Lock

NoDo is jailbreaked !

First steps ;

U2M7720-install

U2B2-tap

tap on tick [circled v]

tap-done

tap-unlock

7403-update to Beta

on 7403 beta

Connection setup Open

tap on tick [circled v]

Open-u2m7220

U2B2-tap

tap on tick [circled v]

tap-done

tap-unlock

update on mango-Final *

on mango final:

Connection setup Open

tap on tick [circled v]

Open-U2M7220

-DoNotU2B2

tap on tick [circled v]

zune update start

After FINAL UPDATE....

Connection setup Open

tap on tick [circled v]

I try it with HTC Mango/TMO_D/NoDo-jailbreak and WORK 100%

I have this "POST" from German forum/User Saste

Try!!!

Sorry for "bad" English!
[Windows Phone 7 General] madio:
Official or beta

i do these steps but these updates are beta as appear on zune?what's the difference?
[Windows Phone 7 General] nino2603:
Quick work and a Official UPDATE!
[Windows Phone 7 General] andrea.granieri:
sorry but, when you update through zune, zune "stops" between an update and another one? updated to 7403, zune update to mango-final automatically or we have to search another update??

sorry for the english :P

Andrea
[Windows Phone 7 General] nino2603:
After Updete 7403 STOP Zune update/"cancel"!

Go step 2 of smartphone:

Connection setup Open

tap on tick [circled v]

Open-u2m7220

U2B2-tap

tap on tick [circled v]

tap-done

tap-unlock

update on mango-Final *
[Windows Phone 7 General] puked:
Is this just for HTC phones?

Or does it work with my Omnia 7, too?
[Windows Phone 7 General] andrea.granieri:
ahhh ok...so:

NoDo is jailbreaked !

First steps ;

U2M7720-install

U2B2-tap

tap on tick [circled v]

tap-done

tap-unlock

7403-update to Beta

STOP/CANCEL ON ZUNE

on 7403 beta

Connection setup Open

tap on tick [circled v]

Open-u2m7220

U2B2-tap

tap on tick [circled v]

tap-done

tap-unlock

update on mango-Final *

on mango final:

Connection setup Open

tap on tick [circled v]

Open-U2M7220

-DoNotU2B2

tap on tick [circled v]

STOP/CANCEL ON ZUNE

zune update start

After FINAL UPDATE....

Connection setup Open

tap on tick [circled v]

correct? ;)
[Windows Phone 7 General] nino2603:
YES!!!

But;

NoDo is jailbreaked !

First steps ;

U2M7720-install

U2B2-tap

tap on tick [circled v]

tap-done

tap-unlock

7403-update to Beta

STOP/CANCEL ON ZUNE

on 7403 beta

Connection setup Open

tap on tick [circled v]

Open-u2m7220

U2B2-tap

tap on tick [circled v]

tap-done

tap-unlock

update on mango-Final *

on mango final:

STOP/CANCEL ON ZUNE

Connection setup Open

tap on tick [circled v]

Open-U2M7220

-DoNotU2B2

tap on tick [circled v]

zune update start

After FINAL UPDATE....

Connection setup Open

tap on tick [circled v]

HD7 and Trophy work 2!!!:p
[Windows Phone 7 General] nino2603:
I try it just with HTC Mozart,HD7 and Trophy!

Sorry
[Windows Phone 7 General] andrea.granieri:
ooh yes! i have an hd7 tim brand, so after i try this method!!

thanks!!

---------- Post added at 01:51 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:02 PM ----------

but, i reading online that are two update, 7403 and 7720...which "number" is the third update?

p.s. my macbook and my pc doesn't find any update...:(
[Windows Phone 7 General] Saste:
@nino: thx that you have mentiond that this is my tutorial based on ansars ;)

third update is the manufacturers update
[Windows Phone 7 General] andrea.granieri:
ah ok, thanks! :)

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it's normal that the app in this point is "loading..." a lot ? like 5 minuts :S

mmm, it's still loading! after 30 minutes :O
[Windows Phone 7 General] Saste:
No its Not normal TRY a reboot ;-)
[Windows Phone 7 General] andrea.granieri:
i'm trying, but looks like before :S

maybe it doesn't works becouse the sim isn't in the phone? and the answer is, yes xD now it works :)

however there is an "error"...

U2M7720-install

U2B2-tap

tap on tick [circled v]

tap-done

tap-chevron unlock

;)
[Windows Phone 7 General] Saste:
strange xD

Did not know that its important to have Simcard inserted while doing anything on the phone but know we know...
[Windows Phone 7 General] andrea.granieri:
infact O.O

however, modify the first post, adding "stop/cancel on zune" and "chevron unlock" ;)
[Windows Phone 7 General] Saste:
I cannot modify the threat ;)

...btw u dont really need to stop zune inbetween, cause its downloading files and in this time u have easily done the other steps. this i call timemanagement :D
[Windows Phone 7 General] nino2603:
I know this.;)

See #1 Post!
[Windows Phone 7 General] Saste:
loool u have done it ;)

it was a joke

btw its a Swiss Forum and a German Member ^^

(if u now change that u made my day)
[Windows Phone 7 General] andrea.granieri:
workssss :D!
[Windows Phone 7 General] PsychoAssasin:
so does this guide do both regular unlock and interop unlock?
[Windows Phone 7 General] nohctis:
works perfectly fine in my HD7. thanks.

but i'm not sure if this causes the issue i'm facing right now.

after the official mango upgrade (from NoDo to Mango), my "HTC Apps" section is now missing in the marketplace. With that, i cannot install/update or even search for HTC apps.

anyone experiencing the same?
[Windows Phone 7 General] Saste:
Nope everythings fine... Have u installed the htc Update?
[Windows Phone 7 General] flobo09:
You don't need to do anything in between the two updates. I didn't and it's working perfectly. It's even interop unlocked.
[Windows Phone 7 General] tomasino.blaha:
Which unlock is that?

Can i install homebrew apps after that?
[Windows Phone 7 General] Saste:
Yes but only if you have been unlocked on nodo..
[Windows Phone 7 General] tomasino.blaha:
Thanks for great news,i'm gonna try it! ;)
[Windows Phone 7 General] kwaiwing:
what version of Connection setup? i cant open the connection setup on 7720 beta....and cant find in market place(7720 beta only) too

what can i do?
[Windows Phone 7 General] nino2603:
I Install "RemoveSideloadLimit" after Mango update and this work fine....
[Windows Phone 7 General] tomasino.blaha:
Will it works too after hardreset?
[Windows Phone 7 General] viperthevenom:
I did all the steps from the previous post, also on the final version I have deleted and reinstalled connection setup, now the phone is jailbroken but I don't recieve the HTC update, I own an unbranded Trophy. As of now I have this versions:

OS : 7.10.7720.68

FW : 2250.09.11004.401

HW : 003

R SW : 5.52.09.16_22.33a.50.10u

R HW : A.102.0.D4

Bootloader : 1.10.2250.4(113734)

SOC : 2.2.5.0

Do you have any ideea why I don't recieve the update?

Thanks
[Windows Phone 7 General] menisck:
works directly in mango?
[Windows Phone 7 General] widdermann:
Hello!Where is this forum,can give the address?

Thanks:)
[Windows Phone 7 General] viperthevenom:
I somehow made it, i Installed the OEM updatecab for the Trophy, and now I have the firmware updated and also the compass works and it is also jailbroken, my versions now :

OS : 7.10.7720.68

FW : 22500.21.40600.401

HW : 003

R SW : 5.69.09.05a_22.50.50.21u

R HW : A.102.0.D4

Bootloader : 4.6.2250.0(129185)

SOC : 2.2.5.0

The thing is that the attentive phone does not appear in the settings menu, do you guys have any ideea why ?
[Windows Phone 7 General] gfreek:
Ok I have followed this word for word but it's not working on my HD7!!:confused: I get to update to mango then cancel zune but after that the connection setup does not work?? Am I missing something??
[Windows Phone 7 General] octaedro7:
It's not working for me neither.

I got an chevron unlocked 7403 backup. This is my starting point.

I deploy the U2M7720, and start from there:

on 7403 beta

Connection setup Open

tap on tick [circled v]

Open-u2m7220

U2B2-tap

tap on tick [circled v]

tap-done

tap-unlock

update on mango-Final *

on mango final: [This where the confusion starts; after the update to mango final the phone gets locked so I cannot open U2m7720]

STOP/CANCEL ON ZUNE [What am I supposed to stop/cancel, there are no updates after Mango??]

Connection setup Open [I do this immediately after the upgrade, as said to no avail]

tap on tick [circled v]

Open-U2M7220

-DoNotU2B2

tap on tick [circled v]

Can anybody clarify what am I doing wrong?
[Windows Phone 7 General] NebZoNe:
Hi,

i've done all the process described in post#1 on my unbranded HD7, which was nodo dev unlocked before, and it worked fine...even get the final htc update and i can sideload apps...so that's cool...but:

-my firmware is 2250.21.40502.401 and bootloader 4.5.2250.0 -->same as nodo !!! why they didn't upgrade???

-it results in an awfull display quality (worse than 16bit error regarding to what wpbench shows in display tests)...even with advance config 32bit settings...(i have a windows 32 exception error when this soft launch)

-at first look some mango news are missing like alphabetical letters where all apps are listed (2nd wp7 main page)

if someone got some clues about those issues...could make my day brighter...thx
[Windows Phone 7 General] octaedro7:
In my trophy the alphabetical letters were gone after uninstalling an application. Try rebooting and they're going to show up.
[Windows Phone 7 General] mcsc:
Did you goto marketplace and update all htc apps? there is an update for attentive phone, after the update it will show up in your settings
[Windows Phone 7 General] NebZoNe:
Rebooting didn't solve that...thanks

btw i found 28fps on ms bench site, seems my phone is working like others mangos updated ones...don't know...i've unistalled wp bench caus its results looked like bullsh*ts...

i will certainly retry all the process but it takes too much time...hope s.o. will find The right way to upgrade with chevron unlock without any issues soon.

---------- Post added at 02:17 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:11 PM ----------

all htc apps works fine and are up to date, attentive phone shows up, like advance config, in my settings...but still no alphabet in app'list page...
[Windows Phone 7 General] viperthevenom:
@octaedro7 you are right, you cannot enter the app until you've been in the connection setup and clicked the tick icon, if connection setup is n ot working uninsttle it and reinstll the one from market palce, and after youve accepted the conn setup settings go in the U2m7720.

@mcsc after I uninstalled attentive phone and reinstlled it is in settings now thanks
[Windows Phone 7 General] szmidt344:
Hi,

1. Is this method works for branded (vodafone) trophy?

2. How unlock NODO?

regards
[Windows Phone 7 General] tchitchicruise:
OK, thanks for it!

actually, I did manipulations, for me in 7720 official, but could not unlock with config connection..!

but I have not thought to uninstall and install again config connection..!

I should try again to see if it is ok...!

you'r unlock now..?

:-)
[Windows Phone 7 General] octaedro7:
I have run the Connection setup when indicated to no avail. The provisioning was completed but still the phone is locked

I've followed your advice:

Now I have uninstalled Connection Setup and to my surprise it's not available on the HTC apps in the Marketplace :confused:

So now my phone is locked and I don't have the connection set up :mad:
[Windows Phone 7 General] oxygen02:
I try it just with HTC Mozart

it work
[Windows Phone 7 General] Ttblondey:
do you have other link to the u2m7720 .xap?
[Windows Phone 7 General] viperthevenom:
@octaedro7. Search for connection setup in all aps, it is not shown under HTC apps
[Windows Phone 7 General] dolanz:
Works on my HD7 Telus! Thx!!
[Windows Phone 7 General] octaedro7:
I successfully upgraded to official Mango but keep unlocked following this guide:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1287505

Thanks for the effort put on this thread, but this other is clearer.
[Windows Phone 7 General] slayterson:
So I have an hd7 I had developer unlocked on nodo. i used a side load tool to get past that.

I am updated to mango now with the provision file in place. If i removed my side load apps and get back under the limit, Can I install this app and run the provision from it? The htc connect tool isn't available anymore so i cant do it that way.
[Windows Phone 7 General] sha.cr7rmu:
Because of Problem with 3G networks HTC disabled Connection Setup but it's now back in market i'm tryin' to unlock with this new Connection Setup now I'll post a reply after I finish
[Windows Phone 7 General] sha.cr7rmu:
It works After updating to mango u should uninstall connection setup and download it from marketplace and do the following steps
[Windows Phone 7 General] sayonical:
Holy crap it works! I just installed the new connection setup from the marketplace and ran it and was able to deploy HTC Sound Enhancer app and it works! huzzaahhh

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sadly while I can deply advanced config and registry editor it crashes. I suppose cause the HTC update broke things...
[Windows Phone 7 General] alystor:
So, does it work... ? Is there someone who actually tried it and managed to get full unlocked?
[T-Mobile LG G2x] 8255daw:
ive been coming here for a long time.ive rooted several of my phones using these forums.also ive always seen the benefits of rooting those phones.but since ive purchased my g2x it seems to me that it does every thing you could possibly want from it out of the box.please no flaming because i love this stuff.i just need a good reason to get behind rooting this phone.not just because its addictive.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] fabricatedhero:
Allowing you to use apps like

Setcpu

Droidwall

Adfree

SDspeed

Clearcache

Bloatfreezer

Sysctl config

Not to mention it will allow to remove bloat ware.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] swuln:
My phone functions alot better with it running custom roms ... Currently running fitsnuglys kang ... Whenever I run a stock rom I miss calls and my phone seems possessed ...
[T-Mobile LG G2x] swuln:
Forgot to mention that I also use my phone as my mp3 player and the sound quality coming through my headphones is much better than stock... unbelievable sound.. And yes I'm addicted my wife says I need help and I can't go anywhere near her phone ... lol
[T-Mobile LG G2x] 8255daw:
yeah im not allowed to touch my wifes phone either.lol..
[T-Mobile LG G2x] 8255daw:
guess im gonna need to learn what the heck bloat ware and bloat freeze is.