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[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sgs2camera:
Hi all,

Using mediarecorder to record calls, with setting the audio source to

MediaRecorder.AudioSource.VOICE_CALL

does not work on Samsung Galaxy S2 (Android 2.3.4), in the application freezes and no recording is created (up/downlink both work).

However, e.g. the CallRecorder application (from Android Market) does work (recording both party voices). So it's possible.

How is it done?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jsonger121:
can i flash radios without being rooted?

Also I dont know why but my phone will not bring in data. All im getting is grey bars and thats it. Is anyone else having these troubles??
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CreepyDroid:
Hello,

I couldn't post in the development section so i had to use this section. I'm having some problems with ther Linux app (Ubuntu Installer precisely). I downloaded the free version and installed the small ubuntu image. It worked more or less, but the terminal (the GUI one) didn't worked at all (it opens but I can't type on it). So, i removed the ubuntu filed, installed the paid version and downloaded the ubuntu 10.10 full version. Now ubuntu don't even boot and i keep getting this error: data.imagup .com/10/1150222241.png

Can anyone please help me make it run ? I'm on a rooted stock LC1 rom.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KingAmir:
Hey,

This is in the wrong section I think it belongs in q and a.

But to respond to your problem, many users have not experienced and so cannot help you with.

Also, you may want to just reformat the hard drive with a different verison of linux.

Thanks

R3PORTED - For move
[Off-topic] Dr. Hax:
Yes, I'm quite aware this is off-topic... even for off-topic xD, but in all glasses forums I've found online, there's just no activity going on -.-

I'm nearly 17, and I wear fairly high-prescription glasses. I hate the lenses. It is becoming nearly painful to look at things now!

Things are clear and sharp. No complaints there, I'm complaining about the type of lens! I'm forced to use the horrible polycarbonate lenses because I'm under 18? I want CR-39 (plastic) lenses because the visual quality is MUCH better. On poly lenses, on the edges, there's significant color distortion.

I requested plastic lenses and the lady was asking me why as if it was the most far-fetched thing she had ever heard, and I explained fairly clearly why I want them instead. Then she was all "Ok, but plastic lenses are gonna be about twice as thick" I stopped her there and said "Honestly, I could care less about that. I take pictures and view 2 fairly large computer screens for a good portion of my day, every day. I have a wide view area, and I'd appreciate no color distortion for the minute 'con' of being thicker. I really don't think anyone else will care either."

she had this look on her face like I had just explained to an iPhone fanatic how the Galaxy Nexus pwns it. And she finally says "Well... umm... our policy is that anyone under 18 HAS to have polycarbonate lenses because they're shatterproof."

It was so difficult to say "Oh... Thanks anyway...." but I did without even sounding rude -.-

she seriously wasted my time to hear me explain, only to tell me I have no choice? and what kind of bs reason is they're shatterproof? Who cares? Plastic isn't going to ruin my eyes when they break from an impact unless it's an impact that would cause it to break in a similar matter to glass. I don't play sports, so polycarbonate lenses makes no sense.

On top of it all, plastic lenses are MUCH cheaper. Better visual quality and cheaper.

What do I do? I've had these glasses for about a month now and had the lenses changed today because my prescription was off. what are my options? I can't do contacts because they're expensive and I have astigmatism. There must be something I can do.
[Off-topic] j8048188:
If you're in the USA you could try Costco for contacts. They're loads cheaper there. I only buy 1 box of each prescription at a time, then use the lenses until they wear out. I take them out each night and clean them with a solution called Clear Care. If you want to go that route I recommend the AirOptix lenses. In the long run, it's been cheaper than glasses.
[Off-topic] TheSkinnyDrummer:
+1 on hating poly lenses. With mine, I get some color distortion, but what bugs me the most is they're blurry around the edges...I always have to look right at something for it to look clear.

Only good thing? They're practically indestructable.

Sent from my coffee pot.
[Off-topic] Dr. Hax:
I actually would get contacts, but I like the looks glasses give me and hate the extra effort required to use contacts. And I have astigmatism. I think the eyecare places only push poly lenses to minors because they costs 2x the price and have "incentive" from the companies to push them. Sickens me. :/
[Off-topic] omnomnomkimiiee:
In the US, the glasses have to be shatterproof for legal reasons (If they break and you bust an eye, you could potentially sue the company who sold them to you). However, it might be possible if your parents accompany you and agree to sign a waiver stating that they accept full responsibility blahblahblah ....

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"You can overclock as much as you want, your phone will always seem too slow."
[Off-topic] ArmorD:
Do they even have forums for eye glasses? Seriously! :D:D
[Off-topic] xaccers:
Contact https://www.glassesuk.co.uk and see if they'll ship outside Europe or find someone to forward them on to you. Plastic lenses. :)
[Off-topic] thelowend:
I feel your pain OP. All my life my lens prescription has been horrendous. I will never be able to get Rimless glasses, contact and custom lenses are almost $300 for me. Thankfully I have good insurance.
[Off-topic] j8048188:
Try zennioptical.com. Glasses starting @ $7.

Edit: they are made in China. That's why they are so cheap.
[Off-topic] Babydollll:
They make contacts for astigmatism. I should know I wear them.
[Off-topic] isaiahe97:
Thanks for this I need a new pair and these are cheap. Awesomeness
[Off-topic] xaccers:
Have your eyes lasered, I did.

Now when I get angry I fire laser beams out my eyes.

The laser they used on me was a Japanese slit eye laser.

Only one of the above statements isn't true.
[Off-topic] Dr. Hax:
I'm one of those goofs who get's kinda mid-priced frames because I like the style glasses give me :p

I'm gonna attempt to find out if I can get a waiver or something stupid like that. I have asperger's syndrome and my mom thinks requiring cr-39 lenses might be a sensory thing..

Couldn't they treat me as special needs in this case or we could sue for not accommodating for my needs? Poly lenses give me headaches.
[Off-topic] han-shinbi:
Hi, how high/strong is your Rx?

Instead of poly, try trivex or a high index plastic 1.60+.

Trivex is a mid index material, like poly. They both are thinner than CR-39. The big difference is that trivex is optically clear & has a high tinsel strength-which is on the opposite end of the spectrum of polycarbonate. At our shop, we highly recommend trivex to CR-39 and poly. Poly has the worse optical clarity ever-we try not to sell it at our shop.

High index is the thinnest you can go-recommended for high Rx.

Getting an anti-reflective coating should definitely help in terms of optical clarity. It cuts down on glare, reflections, and is also scratch resistant. This should have a warranty as well.

You might want to get the aspherical lens as it makes it thinner & not bulge out with a higher Rx.

These will cost more than poly obviously, but well worth it for what you are needing.

Oh one more thing, there's something called digital lens. What it is, is that a computer software is used to make the lens have better optical clarity from edge to edge- better than traditional lens. This might be something to look into as well.

Keep in mind that if you use your glasses for distant vision (-X.xx), the edges will always be thick with a high Rx.
[Off-topic] xaccers:
Come to the UK and get glasses, afaik we don't have any strange restrictions on lenses.

You might even be able to get away with free lenses (just pretend to be English cor blimey guvnor me wants some specs)
[Off-topic] Dr. Hax:
I'm going in for yet another eyecheck tomorrow. What are some tips to make sure they test me right this time? I know this seems picky, but I don't want things in the distance to be the least bit blurry, it bothers me. How do I tell the optometrist "Can you just keep increasing strength until I decide the bottom row is crystal clear?" without sounding like a ****? What are the chances that they carry Trivex because I've been considering that, since my rx is kinda high (anything past half a foot is out of focus) and I fear that even if I did get CR-39, I don't mind lenses being thick (especially for optically superior lenses!), but I don't need glasses to magnify my eyes from the thickness lol.

What we'll do is I'll have my granny explain and explain myelf as well that I have Asperger's, and imperfections in vision do give me genuine headaches, and because of this, I cannot deal with polycarbonate - it makes my retinas feel like images are burned in from the color fringing... for lack of better explanation.

I'll go with Trivex if they offer it, but what if they don't? Then what should I do? These are my only glasses and they give me headaches. Ask to speak to their manager to agree on a waiver for CR39?

Than you.
[Off-topic] fleurdelisxliv:
im -5.00 in the left eye and -5.25 in the right eye (blind) but with my contacts in im 20/15 and i never have to tell my eye dr anything they always get it perfect. you may wanta try a new place. i dont wear glasses bc even when they give me the thinnest ones they are still coke bottles :p i get six pair of contacts and the exam for $100 only have to get the exam once a year, after that its only $50 for the six pair. oh yea and they always give me a pair so i dont have to open my new ones.
[Off-topic] han-shinbi:
You could use the high index plastic-they are already aspheric I believe since your Rx is high. Trivex is impact resistant. They should be able to offer any of these to you with an added cost.

Trivex & high index plastic are indeed optically clearer than both Cr-39 & poly.

The material can make a difference, but if you believe it's the Rx, you should tell the optometrist to recheck your Rx- it's your right.

Make sure you are specific when you answer during the exam, miscommunication can give you a wrong Rx...
[Off-topic] Dr. Hax:
Higher index results in lower abbe number, resulting in more color fringing. Slightly better than polycarb (highest is 42 vs poly's 30) but I think if they deny me CR39, I'll probably just ask for aspherical Trivex. (does that exist?)

This time, I'm also gonna try not to be so quiet. I usually let them do most of the work with me communicating if something is better or worse, but obviously we need to go further than that. I'll have to communicate that I would like him to keep increasing power until ALL the letters are crystal clear, maybe hold my phone at a distance with some text, or have him open the door so I can see down the hall to the room that's usually empty (lul) whatever I have to say, though! I DO NOT want to go there again! Anyone have any tips as how to explain my "get it perfect or it's unacceptable" way of thinking? Another thing I'll do is I'll ask for a copy of my records, because, honestly, I don't Atlantic Eyecare and want to go elsewhere. Btw guys, my insurance only covers 2 year terms, not 1 year (makes me think of new every two lol)
[Off-topic] Dr. Hax:
I wrote a review stating my experience with them, which was negative to me. I never cursed or called anyone any bad names or anything like that. But then I deleted it a few days later because it sounded stupid.

When the guy came into the exam room, he said in a very rude tone, "I read your review about us online.". Still continuing this tone, accusing me of derogatory remarks, "we don't appreciate it!" And all that. Then he told me that after that exam, they will not be servicing me anymore because of that, and then I asked if after the exam, I could have my documents, and he continued the rude tone "I don't know. We'll have to see. Maybe you should think about it before making derogatory comments"

I got copies of my Rx though, and it's apparently including all 3 visits from way back in March. 2nd time I visited (4/20) I was told the rx was too strong, so they lowered it. This itme I was told it's close to what it was the first time? I can't tell which is which. I assumed that to go forward in time, you go down. But then it doesn't match up with the too strong/close to before story. And there's more than 3 rxes here -.-

If I angle my glasses downward, so that the eirpieces go upward, and things becoem sharper, that increases the CYL power and the axis, right?

Here's the rx papers -> https://dl.dropbox.com/u/11040671/Tyler Cameron - RX.jpg
[Off-topic] han-shinbi:
Sorry, I can't read that lol, will try later. But, you should put up your review. Also, file a complaint with your insurance company. Tell them what happened, see if there's something that can be done, ie can get another exam covered by a different doctor. I'm sorry about what happened to you. Just gotta go somewhere else.

If you don't owe them money, they shouldn't hold back your records. Tell your insurance company.

Sent from my intricate brain via mind control.
[Off-topic] Dr. Hax:
They're not holding my records... they just have doctor handwriting. I managed to somewhat read it and I concluded that:

The rx I started out with before all of this was:

-4.00 -0.75 x 125

-5.00 -0.75 x 055

The rx after the visit on 3/20 was:

-4.75 -1.00 x 142

-5.25 -1.00 x 019

Then a month later, we came back and they said the rx was apparently too strong, so then it was:

-4.00 -1.25 x 135

-5.00 -0.50 x 057

And yet later, on 6/25, we came back yet again, the optometrist talked to me like crap, and he said the rx was similar to what we started with (I assume he meant after the visit on 3/20):

-4.75 -0.75 x 128

-5.50 -0.75 x 057

But there's also another rx on there, and idk what to link it to, but it's:

-4.75 -0.75 x 142

-5.25 -1.00 x 015

So what I've gathered is that my astingmatism was what they got wrong the first time, because when it's 019 when every other one (except for the oddball rx) is within the 50's. There's a missing piece of information though - my PD number, but I measured myself and I think it's 65mm.

So you said to file a claim with insurance? I thought of that and realized that most of these come with a 90-day satisfaction guarantee, right? Well, 6/25 is unfortunately a few days too late, so maybe if I hadn't posted that review, they might've swapped my lenses for trivex plus the premium for trivex costing more or they would've followed policy and charged full price. Or does the satisfaction guarantee reset after each visit that occured due to a wrong rx? If it's the way I think, the only obligation they have now, since it's past the 90 day period, is to replace my lenses if they get scratched.

But I still think they got this new rx wrong. I didn't explain to the optometrist that if I angle my glasses at an extreme angle, everything becomes crystal clear - perfect. I didn't explain this to him cause I really didn't think he might care. He got pollite after talking to me for 5 minutes like he just witnessed me slash his tires, and did the exam like any other time. But I just didn't explain it, and I think that was an important piece of information that I left out - because even with the rx I got after 3/20, things were blurry in both eyes, not just the one with the incorrect astinmatism axis. What do I do? What's there to claim, what have they done wrong besides talk to me like crap. My mom is very pissed at him for that. I just wish I had explained to him the thing about angling my glasses :/
[Off-topic] j8048188:
Most Walmart optical centers will measure your PD for free. I prefer Costco for exams- only 50 (last time I checked) and good service. They don't take insurance.
[Off-topic] isaiahe97:
Ydah just got pd at wally world fo free
[Off-topic] Dr. Hax:
I did it myself :p
[Off-topic] j8048188:
They've got better equipment- your PD is the most important measurement. Have it done for free. :o
[Off-topic] Dr. Hax:
o_o Unfortunately I had already ordered. Not much lost though, I got 2 pairs of glasses from Goggles4u for less than $15 after shipping. I just want to see if the rx is even good or if the optometrist did me wrong again.. Y'know? While I wait to see if I can get a free optometrist appointment somewhere else. My mom is also trying to get an attorney, is that even necessary? Just wondering.. :p
[Off-topic] Dr. Hax:
Got the glasses I ordered online in the mail, and they both look damn near perfect!

However, things were even clearer when I took the lens from one pair to the other. No problem :p

And the headaches are eliminated because I ordered the glasses with CR39 - the color fringing is THERE, but just BARELY. To the point that I don't care. I'm gonna send my "nice" frames to them for re-lensing with the Rx I just gave myself (by switching one of the lenses) and will do it with all the UV coatings, antiglare coatings, all of that crap :p

I was also surprised how shocked at how lenses look without that antiglare coating! I'm just so happy that I have a good Rx, no more headaches, and can finally choose my lens material!
[Off-topic] Dr. Hax:
I remember the lady at the eyecare place telling me CR39 would also be nearly twice as thick.. Not only are these lenses nowhere near twice as thick, but they're also a stronger Rx! Though the lenses themselves are smaller. Maybe that makes a difference?
[Off-topic] Dr. Hax:
If my axis is 72 degrees and I tilt my lenses 25 degrees to the left (my left), is it increasing or decreasing the angle? Like, does it become a smaller or bigger number?
[Off-topic] mtmerrick:
I'm 17, have TERRIBLE vision (20/40 is the best they can get me with glasses) and just got new glasses lately.

I was told that it was impossible for my prescription to fit inside plastic lenses, i had no choice but to have poly-carbonate lenses. love em, sharpest i've seen in years. of the plastic-vs-polycarb samples they had at the optician's, i preferred how the polycarb lenses looked anyways.
[Off-topic] Dr. Hax:
They lied. They CAN make the lenses. But they'd prefer to sell you polycarbonate lenses because they make more money. Shocker they didn't tell you about Trivex.
[Off-topic] mtmerrick:
I think they just didn't have those lenses/that material available to them. =P never seen that name/logo before.
[Off-topic] Dr. Hax:
I'm pretty happy with goggles4u.

I noticed that my doc got my axis wrong in my left eye. It is 54, but if I turn the lens to about 120 degrees, things become much sharper, as sharp as they are in my right eye. So I made the slight modification to my rx on goggles4u :p (I used an angle tool to measure just how much I'm re-angling my lens)
[Off-topic] Lakino:
How's it going Dr. Hax? Just stumbled upon this entertaining thread while doing some research on lens material.

It's been 6 years since your posts. You're no longer a minor. What lens material are you using for your current glasses?

BTW, if you truly wanted the best optics for clarity, crown glass beats CR39. Glass will always beat plastic. If you're serious about photography, you should know expensive camera lenses are always made with glass, not plastic.

Hope you currently have glasses which work well for you.
[LG Revolution] SmokinHawtVegasChic:
Hello all,

Okay, I'm a total noob when it comes to the LG Revo. I had my D1 and my DX and I worked it all out and had it setup and rooted just fine, but the LG and this OTA ZV8 update is killing me. So here is my dilemma.

First I don't get the lingo...clockworkmod (CWM) = boot screen/command screen, right...like dos kinda?

Second, flash? What is that is that where I hold power + volume down button to get boot/command/dos screen, when phone is powered off?

Okay now for the good crazy stuff. I had my Revo rooted, got the update, failed. Figured it was because the root was on it, so unrooted to push OTA update, still fail...is still epic failing and is getting on my last nerve, so badly I'm ready to throw my phone...and I've never wanted to that to my babies (phones). Anyway, unrooted still failing update.

Was on another forum where very nice guy gave me stuff to do, tried it however, when did the "Flash" it only wiped my phone and put it back to stock. Had phone plugged into computer via USB...tried to follow http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1583023 but after phone wiped didn't know what to do. This is where I am now, with a wiped phone and this has been since 9am pdt.

Hope this all makes since. Can anyone offer any help here? I'd like to get my Revo back up and running and I'd really love to get my apps back on so I can function.

Thanks for understanding and your help is greatly appreciated. Oh, please talk to me like I'm a noob lol...Or I won't get it, I promise I will do my best and try not to sound as dumb as I feel right now.

Thanks &:-)

*Edit* I forgot, I read somewhere that in order to use CWM the phone had to be rooted so I couldn't've flashed to it anyway? Is that wrong information?
[LG Revolution] JetBlue:
The reason why your update fails is because you haven't taken off CWM I'd point you in the right direction but I'm doing this by phone
[LG Revolution] SmokinHawtVegasChic:
Thanks Gel, at your earliest convenience will you please walk me through it? I'd really appreciate it and would be a very happy camper if you get back functioning. :rolleyes:
[LG Revolution] keynith:
I wish I could explain how I did it. I thought I updates to V8 with no root and was really mad but then somehow I had root.
[LG Revolution] JetBlue:
I'm currently at a computer until around 8:15 so I could assist you whenever you get back on.
[LG Revolution] SmokinHawtVegasChic:
Getting on comp now.
[LG Revolution] SmokinHawtVegasChic:
I'm here.
[LG Revolution] JetBlue:
Use this http://webchat.freenode.net/ then go to #lgrevolution so it'll be easier to communicate.
[LG Revolution] SmokinHawtVegasChic:
Waiting patiently. :-)
[LG Revolution] SmokinHawtVegasChic:
So still not fully functioning. Gonna just reinstall my apps and let the update keep trying to push. Have a great day all.
[LG Revolution] SmokinHawtVegasChic:
Guess what...phone has not tried to update since I wiped it. Running fine though. Uh...have only tried to push update manually once. Had guy here try to help me but we got lost with the zv7 it wouldn't let me upload from the site linked here. As I'm running 2.2.2. He said I needed to be on zv7 before I could get to zv7. Anyway all is okay so far will try this again this weekend.
[LG Revolution] Haxcid:
Ok... here is what you do to get root. Follow that thread and install the v8 tot.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1337386

After the lgpnst program completes (around 20min) successfully you will be running the latest v8.

Once that is done. Connect your phone set the usb to internet and turn on debugging from the settings | applications | development section and then follow this the instructions in this thread. Unzip the file and run the bat file and follow the directions in the command window.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1621625

As for clockwork mod (which a basically is a program that can be run before android loads that allows you to make low level system changes, when you make these changes it is called flashing) I am not running it on my phone but I am sure someone here can tell you how to put it on your phone running v8 rooted.

Here are the instructions for getting ClockWork Mod onto your phone with rooted v8 (located at the bottom of page 2)

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1594885&page=2