yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[HTC One S] krazygreen:
Yeah I would advise that as well.

I never noticed it until I read up about it, then it was a never ending mission to analyze sub pixels. It got to the point where I had to de-program myself from noticing, and since the One S does have as vibrant of a screen as it does, I've been able to overlook it.

Though I agree that in comparison to a non-pentile like the Amaze, you will notice it. In comparison to Retina, you'll definitely see coloration issues with the way the pentile portrays whites.

With that said, I really don't think it's as bad as people make seem, specifically on a 720p screen. I never noticed it on my G-Nexus, though I did get quite annoyed with the yellow/blue tint/hue that the whites put out. That bothered me much more then pentile, bar none. To each their own, everyone has a different set of eyes and will see things differently. In a way, I'm beginning to like the pentile because it makes icons and text come out a bit sharper, and just seem more comfortable for my pair of eyes.

The Amaze, and even a display like the G2X's with IPS really had no problems with the jagged edges and such on icons, and though the SGS2 Hercules has a 480x800 resolution, it was non-pentile Super Amoled Plus, which imo was the best in the market for that specific resolution. But where the Amaze was good with rendering smooth icons/text, it was bad rendering blacks and dark colors, because of the S-LCD screen bleed that was prevalent with the capacitive button lights. Once you turn them off though, you won't notice it.
[LG Optimus 2x] Kupo28:
I just got a rooted Optimus 2x. It has the stock ROM. The previous owner had removed many stock apps including Google Talk, music player which I would want to reinstall but I can't reach him now.

It has some backups because of Root Uninstaller, but not every app is there.

I found some links for all Optimus 2x stock apps but they aren't working anyome.

Is there any way I can reinstall these apps? Or do I have to reflash the stock firmware or something?
[LG Optimus 2x] redprince:
You should reflash
[LG Optimus 2x] Kupo28:
So before I reflash can anyone confirm if this is what I should be doing?

Download my firmware from here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1035041 (Hungarian one)

Download Smartflash and Baseband (0725-V20q-Baseband) from here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1658047 And follow the instructions. But also select the firmware file too.

The problem is the link for my baseband is down and I can't post in the thread.

Also after I flash it, I will have to root it again, right?
[LG Optimus 2x] darrenxes:
After u flash the stock firmware, the baseband will be flashed as well. So unless the stock baseband is not working with ur network u dun have to flash the baseband again,

Yes, u will have to root again
[LG Optimus 2x] bliizzz:
Follow this and ull get the link to download original+latest stock...

Replaces the x's with your IMEI number: http://csmg.lgmobile.com:9002/csmg/b2c/client/auth_model_check2.jsp?esn=XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX&model=LGP990

In the text that follows, you'll be given a link to a .kdz file which is the latests version for your phone. you can get completely back to stock.
[LG Optimus 2x] Kupo28:
Thanks, it worked with the kdz file, it's now back with 46 system apps instead of 23.
[HTC EVO 3D] ckoadiyn:
If anyone wants their hboot to flash through bootloader here is a link.

http://db.tt/GjKo5O9s

They don't have just the hboot posted on their site and all I did was find it in their tools and changed the name of the zip. I did it with no problems and just trying to share.

Do this at your own risk I don't take responsibility for anything that may or may not happen.
[HTC EVO 3D] ckoadiyn:
By the way this makes it 1.50.5050 from the Gb zip not the ics zip
[Android Apps and Games] Quinny899:
Ripped from the S3 firmware, install normally, I signed it already

http://db.tt/fMzGIHf9

Reply if the link goes down

View attachment 1073531

Note: I can't seem to connect to the Samsung servers with it at the moment, but it looks like It's going to be a social gaming app
[Android Apps and Games] Quinny899:
No one?
[Android Apps and Games] badmfmike:
Link works
[Android Apps and Games] MungoHigh:
network not available :(
[Android Apps and Games] sanjg2k1:
Link doesn't work. It takes you to a drop box with an error.
[Android Apps and Games] jonstrong:
Guys - try Googling Samsung Game Hub and you'll find:

http://www.samsung.com/ie/mobile/featured-applications/game-hub.html

I haven't looked too closely yet, but I'm guessing if you sign up there, you can get the working app on your phone...
[Android Apps and Games] dilfatx:
link does not work
[Android Apps and Games] jonstrong:
OK...that's weird. Works fine on my PC (Win 7)....
[Android Apps and Games] kable:
This came preinstalled on my p6800 Galaxy Tab 7.7

a bunch of crap social games "tic tac touch" anyone? and lots of coming soon ads for games like Bejeweled, Dungeon Hunter ect..

a poormans ios gamecenter with out any useful games at the moment.
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Roots:
Hi guys hope someone can help..

I have been on ics for few months & loving it..

Few days ago I updated my brother-in-law sgs i9000 from Darkys rom xxjw1 > updated to Dark knight rom ics 4.0.4 ...

"he wants to go back to any gingerbread rom stock or custom"..!!

Firstly I made no backup & worst of all I cannot find anything Google search (no guides tutorials info) etc

CAN SOMEONE PLEASE HELP OR DIRECT ME..

It's it a straight simple flash of a GB ROM with full wipe.. Or is it bit more complex from what I have been told..!!
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Janka63:
What, google is dead :eek:

http://www.theandroidsoul.com/xxjvu/
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Roots:
I thought (read from different forums) that it was a difficult procedure..

Okay can you check steps..

1 Nandroid backup current rom

2 backup apps data settings etc

FULL WIPE

3 factory reset

4 wipe cache

5 wipe dalvik cache

6 format system

7 format cache

8 format data

(I'm unsure about the others like boot, datadata, sd, emmc)

Odin flash stock xxjvu

root firmware flash kernel

Fix permissions

Reboot

Hopefully back on gingerbread

"please do correct me & appreciate any help"
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] frankind:
Download stock then flash with odin

For me i back to ics

1.Full wipe, wipe cache, wipe dalvik for ICS first then go to download mode.

2.Open odin tool.

3.Then flash stock 2.3.3 XWJW5

4.Done.
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Janka63:
1. Make backup, if need. Format and cache wipping not requaired, Odin delete old partitions and create neew, if ‘Re-Partition’ checkbox is checked

2. flash GB rom with Odin

3. root, if need
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Roots:
Thanks all that replied & helped..

@Janka63

Have you flashed GB ROM coming from an ICS ROM.. Did Odin flash work okay..??
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Darkwing_X:
I've done it with wipe cache and dalvik,

format sd, system, data and dbdata.

Than flashed with Odin a Stock JW1.
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Pride_of_VMMC:
I did several times since the 1st time I tried to port ICS in my phone, (the last time was before yesterday), when I was unable to enter recovery and the mobile when looping, I grabbed Odin, flashed it directly (no wipe, anything, but I bet my phone's life for it), rooted it back. Now I'm back for ICS.
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] snapper.fishes:
wiping is unnecessary for odin roms.

Knowledge is Power. Guard it well.
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Roots:
Thanks.. But can you explain why wiping is unnecessary with Odin (as I believe a wipe will not be done using Odin).. :confused:

I have always been advised to do wipe when flashing/switching roms whether it's using Odin, cwm recovery, Heimdall etc etc :confused:
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] fx.dcny:
So after the much awaited ics update, i have the following issues:-

Microphone volume is really low. most times, the other side can barely/cannot hear me.

Phone signal strength is reduced. Areas where i had good phone strength no longer register.

Phone is slow/laggy/buggy. Sometimes, there is a typing lag, sometimes, app buttons do not work, other times, the screen freezes. All this after going from official gb to official ics update.

hopefully i'm not the only one with these issues. GNote N7000.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] friedje:
So while everybody here warns to NOT upgrade to ICS for the moment,

you figured that it might be a good idea to do it anyway.

Now don't ignore THIS warning : Whatever you do next, NEVER do a WIPE or CLEAR or RESET

You could be left with a dead bookstand....
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] andrisd:
I want to replace my stock GB ROM with custom one, and I had the question - should I go for a GB or ICS ROM. This looks like answer to my question :)

What I need from custom ROM for - stability, everything is working, speed, battery life and stock look (or close as possible).

What ROM do you recommend?

Thanks!
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Themes and Apps] Bucika:
Hello, i just wanted to share the apps that are working on my phone from the official leak of SGS III.

1. Game Hub: It's working great.

2. Ch@t ON: Don't know if it's SGS app only but it's working on my Note.

3. Dual analog & Dual digital clock: Both working great, but i don't know what does number 1 means.

4. S Suggest: Nice app, that suggest you the apps to use.

Hope that, that will help someone. :)

If you find this useful, don't be afraid to press tnx button ;-)
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Themes and Apps] dbjc:
Thank you very much!
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Themes and Apps] mesho123:
up apk please .
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Themes and Apps] chaosdefinesorder:
the number one in the clock means that Daylight Saving Time is in effect, so the clock is advanced one hour from "normal"
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Themes and Apps] Att.Fan1982:
Any one of these worked on stock unrooted ics?
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Themes and Apps] anakmalik1503:
Even blackberry and apple can use chatonn..its free thou
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Themes and Apps] masiullah:
Digital clock, also works only on touch wiz ICS ROMS. Resize it using apex or nova launcher.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Themes and Apps] Bucika:
I don't know because i'm rooted. try to instal the apps normal way. I think that game hub should work.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Themes and Apps] nex7er:
Any way we can have sms, phone and such (deodexed)?
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Themes and Apps] aussiebum:
GameHub works but everything just shows up as "Coming Soon" on LPF stock rom :/

Suspect it might be because of the default CSC (TGY) of LPF. What CSC u using?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Heffboom.Konijn:
hello guys, this is my first post on the Gnexus side of xda. I'm debating about getting the nexus as my upgrade is here. however Ive heard its been plagued with battery issues, wifi issues that cause the system to lock up, and other radio issues with the 3g connections.

i would be coming from the original epic 4g. I guess the big question is, is the Gnexus worth the $200 upgrade or wait it out till some of the software issues and LTE is more available?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ÜBER™:
Where are you hearing these issues. I haven't seen any of those. I came from the epic 4g as well. I would say if you can't wait for the sgs3 the gnex is the only other option.

If you have the upgrade itch ... you won't be upset with your purchase. Its not weighed down by touchwiz. Its super slick even on stock. Its super easy to root. No more Odin scares. Tons of support. Its also a pretty decent pre forming phone. Its old hardware compared to the upcoming Evo and sgs3 but it sacrifices this for its openness. It makes more sense to have an open processor than have a closed one on such an open operating system.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Heffboom.Konijn:
what ive read here http://www.androidcentral.com/sprints-galaxy-nexus and seen on my friends Gnxus on verizon.

but ive seen ya around the epic forums and the awesome work you have done. you vouch for the nexus ill take it :D
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ÜBER™:
At the end he pretty much hit the nail on the head. Except for the Evo Lte... no I'd say the sgs3 not the Evo.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Moonkae:
Obviously you're going to hear about any phone having issues, especially one as popular and hyped up as the Galaxy Nexus. Personally, I've had next to no issues with mine. I ran stock for about two months then got into rooting.

Heres the thing: the Galaxy Nexus is about 6 months old (in the US) which in terms of phones is slightly aged. Don't get me wrong, the Nexus is an excellent, excellent phone and out of any phone currently out right now I still think the Nexus is the best when it comes to what I want in a phone. The Nexus was definitely worth the upgrade when I got it and I'm sure you would still be extremely happy with it if you chose to upgrade. What you have to remember though is that sometime this holiday season (about 6 months) there are probably going to be another batch of excellent phones being released.

You're in kind of a troubled spot, in my opinion, for looking at phones. You could get it now and it would be a great phone or you could wait for probably about 6 months and at least hope that something incredible will come out during the holiday season. Basically, it comes down to what you want. If you're really wanting the Nexus I don't doubt you'll love it and you should get it.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] qudwis:
I'm a noob to galaxy nexus since I just got the phone.

I have unlocked, rooted stock 4.0.2 on the phone.

I also installed cwm recovery and the question is can I install any rom that has 4.0.4 from cwm or do I need to do something else before installing the rom?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] nodstuff:
You're fine, flash away.

You have all you need.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] resynx:
Just make sure to wipe / factory reset from CWM before flashing the ROM
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] qudwis:
I thank you for the answers. One more question if don't mind.

if I upgrade to stock 4.0.4, how can I downgrade back to 4.0.2?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kevinjgray88:
Also always do a back up in case you mess something up

Sent from rooted Jitterbug running ICS
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] msedek:
Yes you need to have a look here

Galaxy Nexus AOKP m5 Franco kernel m3
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] RogerPodacter:
You can just flash any stock rom just like any other rom. Not sure why you'd go backwards though, 4.0.4 is much better with fixed bugs and smoother etc.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] qudwis:
I see. Thank you veru much :)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] qudwis:
I know how to install. The question was is it ok to install 4.0.4 rom from 4.0.2 stock.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] ThilinaC:
Here's the live wallpaper of SGS3 Dandelion ;)

working good on my Neo V :D

Download

http://www.mediafire.com/?9n3twq9qyt312fl
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] nuts70:
thanx it work great on my arc stock rom 2.3.4 GB
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Tenacious:
Thanks works great.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] max_r:
thank you :D
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] mellll:
This is great! Deserves more love!

Works perfect on my Galaxy Nexus!!!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jedidove:
I'm using a Verizon Galaxy Nexus. For half a year now I've been missing every all-day event that I don't have a reminder setup for because the 4.0.2 calendar widget had a bug that wouldn't display them. There was a thread on here about it, and the bug was fixed in the next version that launched in 4.0.3. As you all know however, Verizon has been downright sinful in their slowing of updates to this "flagship Google device". So, I have yet to see all-day events on my calendar widget.

I don't want to unlock my bootloader. I don't want to root (been there, done that on my Droid. No need to try to convince me of the merits.). I don't want to use a different calendar widget. I just want the stock calendar widget to work.

Is it possible to just compile an apk for the calendar widget from 4.0.4 and install it to my phone to hold me over until the 4.0.4 OTA lands?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] !!11oneone:
Or download Android Agenda Widget, which is virtually identical, fully customisable and displays all day events without a hitch :)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jedidove:
Thanks. I'll consider it in the interim.

Is there really no way to just compile the apk for the 4.0.4 calendar widget. It's open source, no?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jedidove:
I've switched to Android Agenda Widget to hold me over. However, this is still an interesting question in general. Can you compile individual apps, widgets, etc. from the Android sources? I'll give this a last bump and keep my fingers crossed.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] martonikaj:
Just pulling the calendar APK from 4.0.4 and putting on 4.0.2 isn't going to work I don't think. It does a check to make sure that you're on 4.0.4 because surely the changes it has rely on other changes to the system that come w/ 4.0.4.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jedidove:
Ah, excellent point. Thanks, I hadn't thought of that.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] qwsdert4:
given no-root, what u require may not be possible. Calendar app is not an independent apk which needs two or three cooperative parts to work properly. changing calendar.apk means u must change the "adapter app" which requires root previlege
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jedidove:
I miss the old days when applying an OTA ahead of schedule was as simple as moving the signed update.zip to the sd card, then telling the stock recovery to update with it.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] martonikaj:
That's still true now... you can flash with fastboot, even easier.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jedidove:
I've been put under the impression that you need to unlock the bootloader (unless you have root) first. For me, anything that requires wiping and performing a cover up or undoing before returning a possibly damaged phone in the future is as out of the way as rooting. Am I mistaken about this?

EDIT: I should note that I've been through the whole rooting thing before, custom roms, etc. etc. but I've just grown to like the simplicity of a completely stock Nexus device that I don't need to tinker with. I just came to have too much going on to worry about updating ROM's, tweaking, flashing recoveries, and such.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] qwsdert4:
actually when I first got an android phone, I would flash third party ROMs at once so I dont have any idea of ur "old days". waiting for OTA sounds a little bit "passive" isn't it?:)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jedidove:
I know, I know lol... Like I said, I don't wan't to make this a thread about the merits of rooting. I totally get it. Just doesn't fit what I need right now.

It looks like the OTA is set to launch soon (tomorrow?) anyway. However, I'm sure I'm going to run into some aggravation with this in the future and end up rooting to get the next BIG update (4.1, or whatever). So, just for clarification in case my last post got buried at the end of the last page, you *do* have to at least unlock your bootloader to flash signed OTAs without root, right?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] martonikaj:
Well yes, of course the bootloader has to be unlocked.

It really sounds like you should just wait for the OTA.

---------- Post added at 08:10 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:09 PM ----------

Don't count on it. I'm sure its coming soon, but I highly doubt it'll be tomorrow.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jedidove:
Okay, thanks. I'm just going to wait on this one. When Verizon undoubtedly withholds a much bigger update in the future, I'll free this phone. But for now, it's just not worth it to me.

I know...I'm not holding my breath.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] qwsdert4:
No I've never heard any requirements of rooting by any OTAs. OTAs are designed for a fully automatic, without-bother experience. OTA packages has official encryption codes in it so they do pass an locked bootloader. if cumstomers are told to unlock the bootloader before performing an official OTA, the manufacturer must be crazy:)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jedidove:
I thought so too...but apparently you need to unlock the bootloader to manually apply an OTA from a zip. I would love it if someone came in here and proved me wrong, because it seems asinine that Verizon has gone this far in their freedom-denying practices.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] martonikaj:
Its not Verizon. Its the exact same way on the GSM model. You need to unlock the bootloader to do Fastboot flash commands, or need to be rooted (which requires unlocked bootloader) to put it in the cache and update manually.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jedidove:
I realize the subtleties, but I'm making a broad claim about the practice among other phones as well. Verizon has stood out in extreme support of locked bootloaders to the FCC and others, has made unlocking a bootloader a "violation" of their terms, and has undoubtedly pressured manufactures to lock bootloaders for Verizon bound phones. They certainly don't get away scott-free in my book when it comes to this topic.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] qwsdert4:
It seems that I didn't quite get u (before this post) because my mother tongue is not English. yes u need to unlock the bootloader before manually apply an OTA package.

returning to the calendar thing, have u set up a default event notifying method in calendar? or try to reset to factory and see if the problem still exists. didn't encounter this issue before
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jedidove:
Ah, np.

Yes. It's a well documented issue. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1391191 Just have to wait for the *long* overdue update. For now, Agenda Widget is doing fine. I'll probably switch back though when I get 4.0.4.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] martonikaj:
Well unlocking the bootloader on a Galaxy Nexus requires the command "fastboot oem unlock" and that's it... If bootloaders actually shipped unlocked, that'd be a gigantic security issue. I think you're confusing locked bootloaders with encrypted bootloaders (or not-unlockable bootloaders).

What I'm saying is the GSM model's bootloader is locked by default too, and requires an unlock to root or flash with fastboot, exactly like the Verizon model.

And quickly back to Verizon's stance on encrypted (or not-unlockable) bootloaders, I completely understand and accept the fact that they feel the need to do this to protect their network and manage customer support issues. In the current situation, without a complete rethinking of how they handle CS and their ToS, encrypting bootloaders to make it harder to tamper with devices is in their best interest. The fact that anyone thinks they "deserve" to have unlockable bootloaders on a

subsidized

,

carrier locked

,

contract

device AND keep their warranty is nuts. If Verizon wants to allow unlockable bootloaders on their devices, they'd have to allow it with the caveat that you lose 100% of customer service support and warranty.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] qwsdert4:
hope ur dreamed OTA come soon:) because third party calendar apps add to background services and are believed to be big consumer of battery
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jedidove:
Hmm, maybe. I'm aware of the security issues, but I seem to remember that my original Droid came unlocked. It was probably just "insecure". Nevertheless, Verizon certainly could be far more progressive about it. It does require a wipe though, right? Not that that means too much anymore with autodownloading apps and general settings.

Yea I got that much, but I hadn't realized that the complete vanilla carrier-free Google one came locked too (I figured it was a cell phone provider request, including the GSM guys).
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jedidove:
I know. Don't remind me! That's part of the reason I like staying very stock. Granted, I don't expect a widget to add too much overhead. I can't see any new running processes so perhaps this one is passive.