yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TheKorbenDallas:
That is inaccurate.

On my Galaxy Tab S2 the built-in Weather app used to provide both of its widgets to Nova Launcher without any problems: both the wide "clock & weather" widget and the small "weather only" widget were available in Nova. I had that classic Samsung's widget it on my screen in Nova for several years now. However, in my case just recently (around the beginning of November, I think) the wide "clock & weather" widget suddenly became unavailable in Nova Launcher.

The small "weather only" widget is still available in Nova Launcher though. When I switch to TouchWiz, I see two widgets under the built-in Weather app. But in Nova I see only one - the small one. This is a recent change.

I have no idea why "clock & weather" disappeared in Nova, but "widget is part of Samsung's TouchWiz" and "touchwiz widget apks are system apps" theories obvioulsy don't hold any water. Anyone?
[General Topics] Tomaxda:
I decided to buy the GSIII after hearing that Samsung had made a great phone, done a decent job of preventing the carriers from ruining the phone, and had become a top level member of the Linux foundation to boot!

But then I heard about the MHL connector scam - and that is one slimy move. Note that it is not only incompatible with the MHL standard, it is incompatible with other Samsung MHL cables. (If Samsung has issued some sort of clarification or explanation then please let me know.)

If I keep looking for perfection amongst the manufacturers I will never get a new phone, but I certainly don't want to simply turn a blind eye to this obnoxious move. If this is successful for Samsung, I can see them creating a fresh batch of incompatible connectors for every new device they create.

I was disappointed that Apple users never raised a fuss through all those years when Apple kept getting rated as the worst environmental offender in the Consumer Electronics industry, but one of the things that sets Android users apart from Apple users is the lack of blind brand loyalty.

So, is there an informal boycott of Samsung accessories afoot?

I guess I'm suggesting that the XDA community could discourage people from buying any of Samsung's "trick" accessories, including their fake MHL and PDMI connectors. I hope consumers will come to realize that, while Samsung makes great phones, their accessories are not a good choice, and I hope that Samsung will come to realize doing stuff like this isn't worth it.

Obviously, the less money they make from this slimy move the less likely they are to repeat it. The outcome is up to us.

[I'm posting in General forum rather then GSIII because I believe this issue - connectors, standards, and taking action - is of general relevance.]
[General Topics] eksasol:
Get ready for a horde of blind Samsung fanboys to flame you, they are just as bad as Apple fanboys. I actually read about this MHL issue. But at least they released the source code for their international device.

For me, personally, I think MHL adaptor is stupid, its clunky and inconvenient, too many wires involved. A dedicated microHDMI connector solution was better, but manufacturers abandoned it to save money because they have to put in another connector and pay royalty. I like the idea of the royalty free DisplayPort, but there is no micro version of it yet.

I'm probably not getting the SIII unless its price drops a lot since the Nexus is still the best phone software wise.

I'm imagining/wishing 2-3 years from now all phones will have a built in projector, but not sure how they'll keep it small.
[General Topics] Tomaxda:
An update - still appears that the port is a fake

I did my best to get an answer from the MHL Consortium but they would not respond - even to simple question such explaining how a consumer can distinugish an MHL compliant product. But it is a consortium, not a standards body - it represents member companies, not consumers, so I guess this is to be expected. The media types remain confused too.

I put together a quick website to try to inform consumers about this:

http://www.galaxymhl.com/

I believe that Android users are not the 'sheep' that iPhone users are (as evidenced by XDA itself) and I hope we can influence Samsung on this by encouraging consumers to not buy their 'fake' MHL accessories.

Even if Sammie just stops using the MHL branding with the phone and the accessories it will be a big improvement. As things stand, they are really undermining the standard.
[General Topics] Tomaxda:
Update!

I have received a complete explanation and have posted it there:

http://www.galaxymhl.com/

I'm pleased that, in the end, the advantages of the 11-pin MHL port on the SGS3 are significant enough to allay the initial suspicions that this was just about selling more accessories.

On the other hand, wow, was it ever a ton of work to get a clear explanation - would have thought they would have wanted to explain this clearly from the beginning. At the very least, I might have thought they would posted a clear explanation to a relevant wikipedia article once all the WTF articles started appearing.
[General Topics] PasqualeITA:
It works for Galaxy W?

Inviato dal mio IPhone 5
[General Topics] Tomaxda:
I believe the Galaxy W does not support MHL.
[General Topics] Tularis:
Yes, finally I got it. So if I've understood it well, The official MHL adapter works fine to allow you HDTV signal (HDMI) and USB OTG at the same time but... every review I read says that the MHL adapter needs power in its microUSB connector, so has anyone tested if it is possible to get USB OTG in that connector (:fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed:)??

Thank you very much in advance!
[General Topics] Tomaxda:
I don't have the actual adapter (was boycotting it) so I can't say anything concrete, but I believe that what you are saying conflicts with the explanation that I received. The Samsung adapter for the Galaxy SIII is supposed to be able to get its power from the phone - no need for power from a separate USB cable. The adapter in question is here:

http://www.amazon.com/Adapter-HDMI-EPL-3FHU-Samsung-Galaxy/dp/B0080CXSOU

Can you give me a link to one of these reviews that says otherwise?
[General Topics] Tularis:
Sure, here for example:

clove.co.uk/samsung-galaxy-s3-mhlhdmi-adaptor

It says:

"Please note: For the MHL cable to work you will need to have it connected to mains power."

So I don't really know what to think...Maybe you can power it using a Hub...

At first when I saw the S3 MHL adapter I though in using this connection scheme:

imageshack.us/photo/my-images/341/mhlotg.png

But I've been told that this is not going to work. I have not tested it yet but maybe its a matter of the USB OTG cable used or one of them should not be OTG, I don't know. But I have not been able to find any website or review that shows both, USB OTG + MHL, wroking at the same time and for me that is suspicious...

EDIT: sorry for links but I'm not able to use them yet...Copy+Paste
[General Topics] Tomaxda:
Thanks for supplying that link. I will try to contact Clove to see whether perhaps they just added that disclaimer about needing power because past MHL adapters needed it.
[General Topics] Tularis:
I think it needs power in its microUSB female connector, but I wish it doesn't. Nobody has the MHL and the USB OTG to make the test? Maybe the OTG cable should be connected to a USB hub in order to supply power also...I need to test that on my own, but the MHL cable has not arrived yet and Im getting holydays veeeery soon...
[General Topics] o.maille:
The whole mhl thing has put me off getting any adapter.

Does anybody know if the S3 has the capability of connection to a Widi adapter or all the companies developing a medfield platform just to go off and make propritary adapters??

FYI;

Intel claim widi for their phones only

http://software.intel.com/en-us/blo...splay-technology-on-ia-phones#comment-1641598

HTC have their own adapter;

http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/14/htc-media-link-hd-review/

http://www.androidcentral.com/htc-sense-4-complete-walkthrough

Generic stickers to further confuse us all;

http://www.engadget.com/2012/09/19/wi-fi-alliance-announces-first-miracast-certified-devices/

I've been trying to connect but the phone only wants to shoot files at my Belkin adapter, no success.

If the galaxy S3 supports miracast should it work, maybe it will come with jelly bean...

http://www.autoomobile.com/news/samsung-galaxy-s3-lg-optimus-g-miracast/1003391/

I'm hugely confused!
[General Topics] orb3000:
Closed

Wrong section, please read and respect the rules.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] welshandy2322:
So what's the best Rom to flash?on my HTC one x I'm using leedroid
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jonny68:
I am not being funny mate but you are setting yourself up to be slated asking questions like this, development is still in it's infancy on these forums but is picking up pace, all ROM's are different and everyone is different so search the development forum and have a look for yourself, flash some ROM's and see what works best for you.;)
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] EnemyOfGlaDOS:
Threads like these don't last long for a reason.. to each his own. What works for one person may not work for the other. As stated its best to find out on your own which one is best and best suited for you! :)

sent from my Galaxy S III
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] veyka:
Closed, "Best rom" threads are pointless, and often descend into people yelling at eachother how they thing rom X is the best, etc etc.
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jjjameson:
I didnt drop it or do something like that.

I was using my phone for a minute then next minute the part of a touchscreen didnt work anymore.

The area is (if i tell with keyboard's "a to l" letters.

So it started like that.

Then next day the buttons didnt work also.

its really crazy.

And in my area no one can fix it cuz nexus s isnt supporting in my country..

How can i fix it?

Any ideas?

Please help..!!!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] mikshepard:
Worked great for me, thanks!

-Mike
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Purest:
What about activating sound?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] neutopian:
Well, if you want sound and the animation doesn't include it, it is possible to add any fairly short sound in .ogg format to the same /system/media folder, and call it with an edit to the bootanimation.zip file. (You'll need to call it from the desc.txt file inside the zip.)

Say you have a sound picked out and converted, and it's called evoboot.ogg. Your desc.txt will need to include the line:

s evoboot.ogg

There are some tutorials on building these animations from scratch, if you look around on here, like http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1420991
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] dased14:
You can also use this guide

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1321360

Sent From My Sweet Ass EVO LTE:-P
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] mocsab:
I have been wanting to change Boot Animations - and I have done it on other phones and ROMS I have used - but I am a little confused - I went to my system/media folder and there isn't a boot anmiation file in that folder now - The Rom I am using (Charmeleon or something like that) has a boot animation of some kind - but it must be in a different folder - any suggestions?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] ducky1131:
I use the same rom. The file is in system/customize/resource. You have to rename the bootanimation to hTC_bootup_one.zip. Also don't forget to make the permissions match.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] USAMac:
I am very much looking forward to trying some of these out tomorrow when I get off of work!! I've read through the two guides on making your own and implementing your own sound files. These sound very exciting as well, but I feel they are over my head still. I am going to pace myself a bit and wait to try them.. but soon I will try.. But for now there are just so many to choose from.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] MRBULLRED:
Could you expand on how to make permissions match. I found two files in that directory that has me confused. One is hTC_bootup.zip and one is SPC_bootanimation.zip. Which do I change? Also it seems that I can't delete the spc one to put the zip I downloaded in its place. Am I making this harder than it really is?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] MRBULLRED:
Got it. Thanks.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] mcwups1:
Got what? Can anyone elaborate?

I'm wanting to know this too, because I tried some other boot animations from an HTC ONE series phone, and it didn't work.

These were mentioned here on the boards earlier, and I tried to use a flashable "beats" BA, but it did not work. Also tried the "suckerpunch" BA manually by going into system/customize/resource, and THAT did not work either.

A guide would be greatly appreciated, and a sticky should be made for boot animations, as well as splash screens.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] dased14:
Where did those animations come from that you mentioned? Cause i doubt the names are correct for this phone

Sent From My Sweet Ass EVO LTE:-P
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] MRBULLRED:
Okay. First go download the boot animation that you like from:

http://tinyurl.com/co9ulfv Not sure if you can post the full links here but at least this one is clickable?

(One of the bootanimations I clicked on was bogus so use your brain. The next three brought me right to the file download without visiting a website first.) Then go into ES file explorer and go into settings and make it writable by placing a check next to Root Explorer and Mount File System. Next I found the downloaded file and clicked into it and clicked Data then local and found the actual boot animation zip and copied it to the root of the SD card so it would be easy to find. After that I renamed that file to SPC_bootanimation.zip. Now you go into system/customize/resource and delete the file labeled as SPC_bootanimation.(I saved a copy first and this must be done before you copy the file you're pasting in there. Don't know why but once I copied I couldn't delete the stock _bootanimation.zip file). Then I went back to the sd card and copied the renamed SPC_bootanimation file and pasted it in the resource directory where i deleted the original. Bingo, reboot and you will see your new animation. I did all of these steps in ES File Explorer.

Your folder may be in system/media depending on which rom you're using. I am on stock/ ultra smooth lscape Rosie by flex360.

P.S. the way I was messing up first was I was trying to rename the file I downloaded to spc_bootanimation not the bootanimation.zip file located inside of that original download in the Data/Local directory.

Also, I'm not an English major by any means, so if something is spelled incorrectly or the proper grammar wasn't used, sorry. ;) I'm not looking for a lesson just looking to help out.:D heck if it's bad enough, just click on the donation tab next to my name and maybe I can afford some classes.:p

I'm using the bluplazmall boot animation. Looks really good.

http://gunnermike53.com/Themers/jaekar99/Galaxy-Nexus-403/BluPlazmaII-403-Nex.zip
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] neutopian:
I updated my post, does it answer your questions? If not, or if you would like to correct a point, let me know.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] kaos420:
they are correct when your running a one x rom port. thats what hes referring to joelz rom.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] bporter001:
thanks, I can't stand the stock animation and haven't found much so far for the EVO LTE. Lots of stuff out there for the G Nex!!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] dased14:
what you looking for?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] cLo013:
Ok maybe I'm just retarded, or just a little rusty on my adb. Tried this in RootExplorer, didn't work. Tried it using adb, didn't work either. It's saying /system is mounted as Read-Only. I tried an app called SUFBS and made sure that it was mounted as Read-Write, and it failed. In adb, I'm navigating to the correct folder, "adb devices" to make sure it's showing up, "adb remount" which is succeeding, then "adb push SPC_bootanimation.zip /system/customize/resource/" and it's giving the Read-only error. I'm running ViperRom 1.2.1 and am S-Off. Anybody got any pointers? Oh and btw, I did extract the bootanimation.zip from the .zip file I downloaded from the website in the op.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] neutopian:
I am curious what root explorer is saying when in that directory..does the button at the top allow you to set it RW?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] cLo013:
It's not showing an icon for rw or anything. May be a different, crappier version? It's the one that came with ViperROM. That SUFBS app is very similar, and I chose rw in it, found the bootanimation.zip file on my sd card, moved it to /system/customize/resource, and it showed it moving the file, but it never showed up.

Edit: It's RootBrowser. Nonetheless, SUFBS is essentially the same thing. I'm curious though why I can mount as read-write in that app, yet adb says its read-only.
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] norm883:
Hello, New to the TF300 Forums not to Android, prior Transformer Prime and Droid Charge Areas. But, I have a new Galaxy Nexus and this ToolKit has been wonderful. (see link) Is it at all possible for the TF300t? Or development?

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1400871

Thanks in advance for any advice or suggestions.

norm883
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] FlyingPoo:
From looking at the list of features, It looks like most of it would be compatible. Features that struck me at first that might not be compatible are "Dump Selected Phone Partitions" cause that will be specific to the Galaxy Nexus. Lock/Unlock Bootloader as this is device specific or maybe manufacturer specific. Google Stock Images, I would need to look into. And Radio Trimmer will be device specific as most tablets are WiFi only and have a different radio design. Im sure there are a few I missed. But features that are obvious Android wide like pulling /system and /data and the fastboot commands should all work.

Edit: Id wait for someone to pick that apart and make a TF300T toolkit. As a matter of fact, I'm digging into old posts for apk manager to make a custom stock Rom and also digging out my old kernel editing packages to build from the TF300T kernel source then work from there. Don't expect a beta from me for a couple of weeks tho. I work 40hrs a week on a totally unrelated job. "slinging parts" and anyone who has worked in an Auto Parts store knows that term.
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pendragon11:
Is slinging parts code for sex or drugs? Either way I'm headed to auto zone tonight
[General Questions and Answers] ZElDAMInrZ:
Im looking for 2 certain roms if anyone can help me. First, it's just a question of if it exists and if it does, is there a link to get it?

The roms are zelda 64(Ocarina of time Beta) and zelda gaiden (Majora's mask beta)
[General Questions and Answers] m00k00:
Well, im pretty sure this is violation the forum rules. *hint* You could try to Google for "CoolRom", though *cough*
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] mierkat09:
How do I put music on a bootanimation? When I boot using miui revenge, it plays a noise, but I wanna change it
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] itzik2sh:
on BML ROMs you just need to replace :

system\etc\PowerOn.wav

to change the boot sound.

I suppose it's the same with MTD ROMs.

and if you wish to change bootanimation (system\media\bootanimation.zip)

you just need a set of images (PNG/JPG), a batch script and have them compressed "STORAGE" method.

Take a sample and change it yourself.

Let me know if you need any help.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] mierkat09:
Two questions, how do I replace it, what do I replace it with. I wanna put party of a song, but do I need to change how long the song is?
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] FBis251:
well if you put the whole song it'll play the whole song. I say you download and use audacity. It's free, google it.

Open the song in audacity, and trim it. Export it as wav then use aroma filemanager to push it to where itzik2sh told you to put the wav file.

I'm not gonna teach you how to do the audacity things. You'll remember better if you google it and read into how to do it. It's not that hard.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Beastmode:
For miui it's bootaudio.mp3 :) its in /system/media/

sent from my batcave :)
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] eb13:
If you go to customize in the miui theme manager you can select any sound you want it will easily import files you have in your sdcard.just go to boot sound then press menu and select import.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] mierkat09:
Thanks for the help guys! Just got a bit of a song to play
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] mierkat09:
The problem though is that it only plays for a second. The boot animation still goes for a few more seconds, but the song doesn't play until after the team acid logo. Can i make it play during the team acid logo?
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] eollie:
No. That is not easily changed by the user like boot sounds and animations. Even if you modified the process it would restart when the boot animation was triggered.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] eb13:
No you can't, they logo is part of the bootloader. It won't access the audio until the boot animation starts
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] mierkat09:
Ok i guess I'll use a regular tone then, thanks though
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] mierkat09:
Do you guys know how to make the bout animation go faster? It lags a lot in the beginning, then is normal for a second. I wanna make it go smoothly
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] eollie:
The quality of jpgs uses, the actual boot process itself and other things have effect on the boot animation. A phone that has little stuff to start will be smoother than a phone that has tons of scripts that need to run during boot.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] mierkat09:
I see, so there's nothing i can do to make it faster
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] eollie:
I cant honestly say no. But typically optimizing the boot process is so it doesnt lag the boot animation is not a priority. Im sure somebody will chime in if they know how to make it smoother.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] FBis251:
We can always make the boot process do less things at a time so that you get a smooth boot animation making your phone take 90 seconds to start or you can have a laggy boot animation and have your phone boot in 20 seconds

Sent from my SGH-T959V
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Beastmode:
Try increasing the speed of the photos in the bootanimation.zip

sent from my batcave :)
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Alfred E.:
No boot audio in newer miui?

Hmmm... did not notice since it does not really matter much, but no boot audio in post-revenge miui roms, erikmm's or dao's?