yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] *Detection*:
lol @ waiting 4 days, I'd have cancelled after 40 minutes
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] certifiednoob93:
4 days? Damn that's a long time. I could have flashed 4 nightlies. It took me 20 minutes on a low wifi connection with the epic 4g

treat ur girl like how u treat ur epic
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] Tr4sHCr4fT:
I have the feeling it could have to do something with the /etc/hosts file

i blanked mine out (came prefilled by rom dev) and used AdFree

now it does not stuck at "validating", now its stuck at "resolving dependencies" :eek:
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] Tr4sHCr4fT:
finaFub every

fixed in latest release
[Verizon Droid Charge] xAudacityx:
hey guys since im a charge owner im going to post this here. it is the original thread for obtaining an open nat on xbl.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1618279
[Verizon Droid Charge] JihadSquad:
Honestly how good is the gaming on tethering? I have tried it before and it has horrible horrible ping.
[Verizon Droid Charge] xAudacityx:
its not the greatest but 4G ping ranges from 32ms (ATL is the closest for me) to about 150ms (BFE). Take note this is on BF3 PC. Now for xbox i couldnt tell the ping, but playing last night on an open nat felt amazing, i didnt have one problem connecting to my friends
[Verizon Droid Charge] craiger22:
Thats interesting to know. I have a friend with a 3G mifi and I was able to obtain open nat on it using it as a USB modem for a dd-wrt router. This also removed the 5 devices restriction as long as they connect to the router and not the mifi.

http://craiglayne.com/verizon-mifi-open-nat-for-xbox-live-with-dd-wrt/

The ping isnt that great, and he doesnt get very good service where he lives, but honestly we have no trouble playing Halo or COD.
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] puya161:
Ever since i installed Gingerdx the music app has been showing 2 of some of my albums. I just upgraged from froyo bread, NEED HELP!!!!
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Shimizux:
Wipe music player cache maybe help. or use another music player like n7player..? its it awesome music player i ever used till now.
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mockingbird:
Google Music just sucks...i recomand doubletwist.
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] puya161:
Thanks I'm using poweramp. You're right Google music SUCKS!
[EVO Shift 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] smmiller506:
Hey all,

I would post this on the CM7 thread in development, however I don't have 10 posts to my name, so it's here. I also didn't see anything via searching the Q&A with security of CM7 or other ROMs. If I am wrong, or it's been posted, I apologize!

I read all of these posts on the internet about jail-breaking iDevices via SSH, and it made me wonder if a rooted phone has the same vulnerability (via SSH or other method) that could compromise my phone.

Currently, I have TWRP with CM7, and back-ups of everything, so if I do manage to catch something nasty, I have no problems with restoring. But I'd like to avoid all of that in the first place. I realize pretty much all of this can be avoided with smart internet surfing, avoiding un-trusted apps, and making sure the unknown sources setting is unchecked. Anything else?
[EVO Shift 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] YoungCorruptionV2.0:
There's the app called "look out" I think that's a great app for stopping malware from apps. Or you can go with any anti virus app on the market
[EVO Shift 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fayrarri:
Lookout is a great app, though I personallly prefer Avast as it has the ability to firewall and has a killer anti-theft service that can stay on the device even if the thief factory resets it
[EVO Shift 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MrLinky:
Pretty much just common sense, like you said. :D

- Uncheck "Android debugging" (ADB), "Allow mock locations" and "Unknown Sources" in Settings>Applications>Development.

- Never install Apps that didn't come from the Market (Google Play, whatever). Review the permissions before installing an app... isn't it odd that your notepad app needs internet access, account access and network-based location capabilities?

- Revoke unnecessary permissions and auto run conditions for your apps (I use Gemini App Manager for auto run).
[EVO Shift 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] smmiller506:
So, I looked at Lookout (no pun intended), and it's ok. I haven't tried Avast yet, and I have Sprint, so I'm looking at it's Total Equipment Protection app as well.

Another question: how effective is the Superuser app at blocking requests for root? Does it intercept all requests or only apps? I understand that getting root via the terminal emulator on the phone needs the superuser, but using the computer to run commands through the shell doesn't (I think). So, if the Superuser app can't prevent USB debugging without permission, what are my options in case my phone gets stolen?
[EVO Shift 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] drob311:
Superuser app will prompt you for anything thats asking for root access... When I first rooted my shift I had to grant adb shell superuser permissions...

And honestly if your phone gets stolen, it's gone... We had a user that had has phone stolen and the police nor sprint could do anything about it, even though he knew where the phone was... Here is the thread...

Sent from my PG06100 using Xparent Blue Tapatalk 2
[EVO Shift 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] smmiller506:
You know what, you're right about the Superuser part. So, that's good. Now I just need to lock down the recovery (TWRP).

On a side note, it is no longer illegal swap ESN/MEID info anymore, so long as you own the phones involved. I think that was passed by Congress around the same time as the whole jailbreaking thing, however with the new laws coming out soon in regards to the national database of bad phones, that may change.
[EVO Shift 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sparksco:
I use avast too you can select root installation. On a side note about security having root doesn't make your phone any less secure. User error makes things less secure like not checking permissions of a app before installing it.
[EVO Shift 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fayrarri:
Yeah but its not just about knowing who took your phone or where it is, the remote wipe can be helpful to remove sensitive data from the phone
[EVO Shift 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] drob311:
I wish I knew java, I would make an app that would brick the phone if the owner activated said app from a pc... The only way to prevent a thief from stealing your info is to make the the phone completely disabled... Since you call insurance right away to report the phone stolen, they (assurion) deactivate the device and put it on the bad esn list, essentially rendering the phone useless but an app accessible from a pc to completely brick the phone, would be the ultimate "**** you" to the prick that stole your device...

Sent from my PG06100 using Xparent Blue Tapatalk 2
[EVO Shift 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] strapped365:
I would pay a good 10 bucks for that app!
[EVO Shift 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] smmiller506:
I realized something unfortunately - the recovery and bootloader can't be locked down, which means that any apps loaded onto the phone can be easily deleted. So, that kinda makes locking the phone down to prevent data theft on a stolen device pointless.

Thoughts on locking the recovery and/or bootloader down in case of a stolen device?
[EVO Shift 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fayrarri:
Well Avast does root installation so that stays on the device even if its factory reset. And I believe there is a command that you can send the phone that makes accessing the applications menu impossible.
[EVO Shift 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fayrarri:
Knowing me I'd brick the phone and then find it two days later in my car :p
[EVO Shift 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sparksco:
In regards to security you can also set a pattern for your lockscreen and it won't unlock even when you slide the keyboard open
[EVO Shift 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] smmiller506:
Again, both of these apply to when Android and the original ROM are still installed. So, if your phone gets stolen by someone who knows how to root a phone and use the recovery, he could backup all of your data, flash a new ROM through recovery and now he has a new phone with no apps, lockscreen, or Superuser app to deny permissions to root. With the backed-up data, he could sift through that and possibly find personal data.

However, the lockscreen will be successful against entry if the person doesn't know how to use the recovery. Superuser rights can't be granted if it can't pass the lockscreen. And right now, I have no permissions granted to ADB shell or Terminal Emulator.

I know some people may think, "what is this guy thinking, he's an idiot, etc..." but I am thinking of worst case scenarios in a security perspective in regard to data protection.
[EVO Shift 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] drob311:
But if you activated the brick app, your phone would have already been reported stolen to assurion and put on the bad esn list, even if you find it, it can't be re-activated...

Sent from my PG06100
[EVO Shift 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fayrarri:
Lol yes I realize that, just making a joke
[EVO Shift 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sparksco:
What are the chances that the person knows how to use a rooted phone? And by the time they figure out how to use it, what rom they want to install ect, you could wipe all data on the phone using something like avast. You could even wipe the sdcard. Remember protecting your data and personal info is what's important here, not if they can use the phone because it's rooted.
[EVO Shift 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] smmiller506:
I completely agree with you on this one - data security is more important than anything else. Which is why I'm curious about the security of rooted phones - I enjoy the features of a rooted phone and hate the bloatware/jail-cell environment of a stock phone to give up root.

I will assume that the chances of a thief knowing how to use a rooted phone are pretty good. So, if I can lock down Android and root permissions in the OS, how can I do the same to the bootloader and/or recovery to achieve ultimate security?
[EVO Shift 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] YoungCorruptionV2.0:
I don't think you can put a password or lock screen on your bootloader
[EVO Shift 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cloverdale:
I think the carriers all try. :)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] onthecouchagain:
http://www.phonearena.com/news/Sams...-to-make-the-next-Nexus-phone...again_id29469

Yes and no. I'm not sure how I feel about this.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] adrynalyne:
Business 101: Lowest bidder wins (barring afirmative action).

:p
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] @rbiter:
I wouldn't mind after owning the nexus. They did well. Just need to get the power draw on amoled down considerably. And Google should make an option for their apps to have black backgrounds to further optimize power draw.

sent with 3g courage. better recognize. 4g courage coming soon. stock up on diapers.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] CMNein:
Fixed that for you.

It is typically quality hardware, despite how many of us feel about how locked down their Samsung branded phones are.

The big question is: signal drop, hardware related, fixed with hacking, or not hardware related?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] lrs421:
This and I wouldn't be shocked if manufactures aren't falling over themselves to be the next Nexus. Anyone seen any official sales stats on these things (I already know the answer)?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] adrynalyne:
No, but aside from them being a popular item here, I can imagine overall they are abysmal.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Zeon45:
I'd love for Samsung to make the next Nexus! I've owned the previous 2 and they are outstanding phones, I love how easy it is to root and Odin mode is a great way to fix potential problems. So go on Sammy give me a Jelly Bean Nexus based of GSIII hardware!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Mrcojocaru:
Thank god! Although Samsung hasn't fully resolved all the issues with hardware, I prefer them over mototola (who does not have sleek and sexy in their vocabulary) and HTC (who I've never seen build a high quality phone)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] efrant:
Well, if that is true, I for one will be very disappointed. I've owned both the Nexus One, and the Galaxy Nexus and, despite me liking the GNex, I certainly don't like:

1) It being made of plastic (vs. metal for the N1).

2) the car dock is not out yet -- it has been 5 months now with no dock, and given that I switch phones once a year, I may not even be able to get it...

I had a much better experience with HTC on the Nexus One.

---------- Post added at 01:10 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:09 PM ----------

Well, that's your opinion. I thought the Nexus One was a high quality phone -- certainly the highest quality one I've ever owned.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Exodian:
Having owned in the past 18 months a sgs4g, several lg g2x's, 2 sensations, an amaze, a sgs2 and a gnex I find Samsung to have the best build quality even with all the plastic and the phones just seem to run better in my opinion.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] SiL3nTKiLL:
not sure how i feel about this one...i have a few samsung phones and its hit or miss :/
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] rubiconjp:
With Motorola and HTC going the way of non-removable batteries, I still prefer Samsung in that aspect.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] androidtoy09:
No surprise here. Samsung deserves it.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] onthecouchagain:
I have mixed feelings also.

Personally, I want to see another manufacturer's take on it. But also, I want Samsung to really devote some dedication to these Nexus devices. It just seems they hold back (maybe to give the better hardware to their Galaxy S line?), or maybe this is Google's fault, or both Google/Samsung's fault.

I don't know -- something about Samsung feels like they don't give it their all with the Nexus line.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] adrynalyne:
They build it according to Google's specifications.

They don't "hold back" unless asked to.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] @rbiter:
I doubt they're supposed to. It is more about showcasing the software than the hardware. And I am sure Samsung doesn't want to undercut themselves by putting out a bleeding edge phone. Not even the iPhone or ipads are bleeding edge. And Google wouldn't want to infringe on the manufacturers anyways.

sent with 3g courage. better recognize. 4g courage coming soon. stock up on diapers.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] babymatteo:
If they wanted cutting edge and build quality they should've chose Sony or something...The Sony Xperia S is truly a gorgeous phone.

But i guess i'm ok with Samsung...just pls, NO MORE AMOLED. IPS+ would be awesome.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] variance:
They picked samsung because despite owning motorola cellular now

picking themselves would be nepotism and they are already having a hard enough time

Keeping Samsung and Company from going out and rolling their own operating systems

in protest. Which was openly being discussed by HTC, Samsung, Sony and others in relation to awaiting Google's annoncement

on how they are going to proceed with operating Motorola's phone division.

They don't want to alienate their partners. because google is in the service/metadata/advertising business. Android fails if they alienate their partners by competing against them in their own market.

Google only bought motorola for patent protection in the Patent Cold War.

IMHO a Nexus slider with tilting screen like the HTC Arrive or Touch Pro 2 would be the best nexus ever.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] efrant:
I would like Vertu to make the next Nexus. :D
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] fffffffuuuuuuuuuuuu:
I hope they step away from plastic casing. The Gnex feels like a toy compared to the One X.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] RogerPodacter:
I always thought it was because Google prefers amoled screens, and Samsung only keeps the high end amoled screens for Samsung devices.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Smokeey:
Its because Samsung offers them more money for the Nexus device. Hurr durr.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Serious_Beans:
LOL, idk why but hurr durr made me laugh.

Anyway yeah, Samsung just pays the most because they can afford the most. I wasn't really disappointed with the Galaxy Nexus, just wish the internals were a little more powerful and better for battery, but other than that, the build quality is great compared to other phones. It feels premium.

I hope they base the next Nexus off this one and not the S3...if it's based off the S3...I'll cry, I won't have any phone to buy next year :(.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] adrynalyne:
Don't you mean, Samsung charges Google the least?

Google is going to be paying a company to design the product for them. I don't think that companies are clamoring for the chance to develop the next Nexus; they aren't barn burners for profitability.

I obviously don't know how the process is taking place, but it is not a stretch that they are choosing the lowest bidder.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] bozzykid:
It is more than just selecting the lowest bidder. Google will have a lot of requirements, time schedules, etc that the manufacturer must meet as well. My guess is Samsung is able to meet all the requirements whereas some other manufacturers may take too long or not be able to meet all the hardware requirements.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] @rbiter:
I am sure Samsung can deliver the quickest also.

let it be.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] androidtoy09:
Man, I really hope the next Nexus isn't going to look like the GS3. It will be very disappointing
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] DirgeExtinction:
Did the Galaxy Nexus look like the SGSII? Or the NS look like the GS? I think the next Nexus is safe. :)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] diSke:
I bet you 1000 bucks it will have a curved screen :D

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] martonikaj:
And on-screen buttons.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] @rbiter:
And drop panties.

let it be.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] adrynalyne:
Well sure. They are bidding on a contract. A contact will always have constraints and deadlines.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] sp3cial3dfr3d:
Lull
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Smokeey:
Whatever goes on behind the curtains, Samsung is doing it the best. I'm fine with it. As long as they don't stick touchwiz and keep the screen contour, I'm fine.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] martonikaj:
Well it will never have TouchWiz on it. And Google seems to like the curved screen.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] gonintendo:
No, but they used similar materials in both. (ie the nexus s and gs were both glossy plastic and the gs2 and gn both had rubberized battery covers) I swear, if Samsung goes back to glossy battery covers, I am not buying the next nexus. The gn just feels so much better in the hand.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Smokeey:
That's my point. I don't care who makes it. I'll buy any nexus device. If I had a say, it'd be Sony or HTC, but Samsung keeps triumphing.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] DirgeExtinction:
The back of the GNEX is rubberized? O__o

I never noticed.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Hi-Fi:
i will buy the next nexus no matter who make it, if there is a choice, samsung

or htc are great
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] samthe2can:
I agree with what most others are saying, I don't care who builds it (within reason) as long as it's the pure Google deal with the latest tech I'm in!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Drzfr3shboialex:
I don't think I would care depending on the specs and how it looks. But I would like Sony or HTC to build it
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Ayhamov:
If u wanna get an android u should get a nexus, not galaxy not any other brands.. So I'll wait the next Nexus.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] javi3k:
same here my gnexus is my firts nexus and in love whit it and i like it to be samsung since in my country dont sell htc just few company that import then and sell it very expensive so i wish samsung get it :3
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mystichobo:
I must admit, I'd be quite keen on a Sony built nexus.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] j.go:
I suspect another reason for Google going with Samsung again is that among all smartphone makers/sellers, it is only Samsung who is actually making a dent in apple's profits. I read an article that summarizes the profits of these manufacturers for 1st quarter of the year. Seventy-four percent (74%) of the smartphone profit pie goes to apple, a quarter goes to Samsung and 1% is left for HTC. All the rest are either losing money, breaking even or turning a profit so small, it's statistically negligible.

If I were Google, I would probably bet on Samsung, too, because for now Samsung is king of the android world.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] adrynalyne:
That isn't really relevant to the Nexus line, because the device line itself doesn't even make a dent in Android phones.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] beekay201:
I like plastic. Strong plastic. It's light. If samsung makes the next nexus, so be it - i'm not disapointed with the current flagship.

I also like Sony's attitude, so I wouldn't mind them building a Nexus in the future, if they keep it up.

sent from my i9250
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] martonikaj:
Google, at least at this point, doesn't care about selling millions of units. No one really buys the Nexus. As much as I wish they did and it was the best selling Android phone of the year, this isn't true. Google isn't looking for a manufacturer based on brand recognition or production yields. Any manufacturer is capable of making enough Nexii for the world.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] rayiskon:
the "Galaxy" in Galaxy Nexus doesn't make it a less nexus than any upcoming one, potentially not carrying the galaxy tag.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] soldierblue348:
They bought Motorola Mobility... they should just make it themselves. Though I know they bought them solely for the patents.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] hotleadsingerguy:
Completely opposed to this. Samsung makes acceptable hardware, but their CDMA radios are *horrendous*. It's easy to tell if it's a Samsung phone because you'll get half the signal as any other device.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] descendency:
This is true, but you can definitely see the style of the company in the phone they make.

Both the Nexus S and Galaxy Nexus look like Samsung phones and the Nexus One looks like an HTC phone.

Personally, I think Google is trying to use Samsung as a way to sell Nexus phones, because Google has yet to establish their brand on their own.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] RogerPodacter:
Very possible. Its a huge advantage to the company that gets access to the next android source code before the others. Get a jump on all the ins and outs and changes before the competition. I'm sure Samsung made a generous offer to get that access via nexus maker.

Exclusive amoled supplier don't hurt either.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] j.go:
That is true. But with the success of the kindle fire, google should be rethinking their strategy. Google has been locked out of the fire and amazon will be making a lot of money selling everything through their stores. Rebranding the market to google play was the first step towards that direction. The next step is the nexus tablet which is being made to challenge the kindle fire. At the rumored price point, google will be making little money selling the device, if at all. I assume they will market it as a multimedia portal the same way the kindle fire was marketed.

With sony coming up with their own exclusive store and samsung with samsung apps, google might be worried that they might start pushing their own content instead of those on the market. You can bet that google will be wanting to push the nexus brand sooner or later. To the unwashed masses, samsung = galaxy line = android. I think we can agree that even the naming of the galaxy nexus suggests that google wanted people to associate the gnex as part of the samsung galaxy line, even if only as an adopted brother or something.

So, yeah, selling a ton of nexus devices (phones and future tablets) may not be priority number one now, but it will be soon enough. With proper marketing, the brand recognition of Samsung + Galaxy might go a long way in raising awareness of the nexus brand.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] brianisme:
As long as they include their $200 USB charging cable with it :p