yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[HTC Sensation] The Janitor Mop:
No. This is entirely hardware. The Sensation has a display that is quite simply not bright enough for outdoor use (you can check GSMarena for the Sensations display stats-its max brightness and contrast ratio aren't enough to be visible in bright light). It has nothing to do with your ROM, and there is no difference between Gingerbread or ICS ROMs. The only thing you can do is run Sense ROMs, as they tend to have a brighter color scheme than stock ICS. The good thing is that LCD tech has improved a lot and evidenced by the One X they can be quite visible outdoors.
[HTC Sensation] sshede:
I call BS on that, although I do like GSMArena. Max brightness and max sunlight mean I can see the screen. It can be kinda hard, but I can see detail down to the pixel.
[HTC Sensation] The Janitor Mop:
Call BS on what? The Sensation's screen is hard to see in direct sunlight because it simply is not bright enough at max brightness. That's a simple fact. I have compared a number of phones' stats (that are notable for being exceptionally visible or not visible in direct sunlight), and it is clear that phones that are notable for how visible they are outdoors (if they are LCD) tend to have over 500 nits brightness at their max and a contrast ratio well over 1000. I too can see the screen outdoors, but what the OP is not happy about is the fact that it is barely visible in direct sunlight. It is subjective, but IMO if you think the Sensation does just fine outdoors than you have a very low standard for displays.

Sensation: 438 nits at max brightness, 720 contrast ratio.

One X: 550 nits at max brightness, 1410 contrast ratio.

Those are measured facts, varying only slightly from one Sensation's display to another and one One X's display to another. The One X's display is far brighter and far more visible outdoors, and it is primarily due to those simple facts that at max brightness it is brighter and it has a greater contrast ratio (its blacks are far deeper). Now maybe the Sensation's screen is good enough for you for outdoor use but for others it just isn't (in fact, its poor brightness and outdoor performance has been one of my main gripes with the Sensation since day 1).
[HTC Sensation] sshede:
That. I call BS on what you said. You said it's not bright enough for outdoor use. Well, unless you live on the Sun, max brightness provides a decent viewing experience, it's not amazingly super-bright, sure, but it is usable. Then that thing about "max brightness and contrast ratio aren't enough to be visible in bright light". Again, the Sun constitutes bright light (usually about as bright as you'll get when it comes to smartphone use) and with max brightness, it's totally usable.

Is it as easy as being in a low light room? Hell no, but it's not impossible.
[HTC Sensation] pr0adam:
I unfortunately expected it to be entirely hardware related. Thanks for answering. And on a sunny day I find it very close to impossible to use. Sometimes its so bad I just see my reflection and pretty much see nothing on the screen itself.
[HTC Sensation] The Janitor Mop:
Ah, what you meant was "I disagree". I thought you were calling BS on the display stats (which of course would be strange to call BS on the measured results from a reputable source). Like I said, whether or not the Sensation's display is good enough for you is subjective. I can understand that for some people it is bright enough for outdoor use, but I hope you can understand that for other people (like me and the OP) it isn't bright enough for decent outdoor use in direct sunlight. I used the measured specs to show that the Sensation really is at best objectively a middling performer in brightness, which is why some people are not happy with how the display performs outdoors.

In direct sunlight outdoors, at max brightness I can in fact see the screen just like you, and I can use the phone, but:

It is extremely washed out

I have to hold it closer to my face (and I have very good vision)

It is extremely prone to reflections

It in general significantly reduces my user experience

Of course I'm not expecting it to perform like magic outdoors and be just as vibrant as it is indoors. Any display is going to look worse in bright sunlight. But what I am saying is that of the range of what we have on the phone market today, you can find a lot of other devices out there that have better displays for outdoor visibility. If "good enough" was the standard then we wouldn't have ever-increasing display resolutions, faster and faster processors, increasing RAM, increasing storage, etc.

The gist of this is that calling BS seems to denote that I said something factually wrong, as if the Sensation "factually" is good enough for outdoor use and that therefore you don't have the right to complain about its brightness. I'm just asking you to understand that it's a subjective matter and that there are a lot of people out there like me who don't think it is good enough.
[HTC Sensation] sshede:
Must you really be this technical? And if you really want to be this technical, you did say something factually wrong.

This is simply not true, you said it yourself just now.

Now this is getting out of hand. Let's just let this one go.
[HTC Sensation] The Janitor Mop:
I meant visible enough, so im sorry that what I wrote is as is technically untrue. And I am being this technical because on my list of Sensation cons the display brightness has been one of the two biggest things. Ive also done a ton of research on display technology and specs and found that its one of the few areas of specs where the numbers almost directly correlate with user experience. People often complain that some people worry too much about specs and that the user experience is all that matters, but since for displays the specs actually mean something I take care to get info on them.

As for this getting out of hand, im not trying to be argumentative, so if my tone is that way its just the fact im typing on a keyboard rather than talking in real life, so no hard feelings.
[HTC Sensation] Raven2k:
Well, first, sensation has two types of screens, and their specs differ.

Second, with specs, or without them, both are unreadable what so ever in direct sunlight, even when using enormously large fonts with black on white or the opposite.

Met a few guys who said I was wrong on a trip to London last year, but it's never that sunny in London. Try Rome for sunny and you'll see nothing on your sensation.

Btw, direct sunlight is not healthy for people ;-)
[HTC Sensation] fredcorp6:
@sshede... what the hell is your problem? What that guy is saying is true, those screen specs make for poor outdoor visibility. I don't get how u can argue with that? You're a very stubborn person
[HTC Sensation] Skipjacks:
I agree with Fred. Mine works outside just fine. I can read it clearly in direct sun.

Sent from a rebel ship by storing the message in an R2 unit. (Help me, XDA. You're my only hope)
[HTC Sensation] realsis:
I can also read and see my screen in the sun .I live in California and It's sunny all the time here where I live. Never had a problem.in fact my old device was impossible to see in the sun but the sensation was amazing and what a difference! I can read and see just fine outside! Funny because my screen is set on almost as DIM As I can get it. I choose this to save battery! Still with

My.brightness turned down I have no problems ....
[Galaxy S III Q&A, (US Carriers)] 1stnamelastname:
theres a random "eye" that pops up next to my sound icon and 4g icon. Anyone know what that is? It freaks me out lol
[Galaxy S III Q&A, (US Carriers)] forgot2wipe:
I think it's the app that checks to see if you are looking it.you can disable it from settings> display> smart stay.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, (US Carriers)] 1SiK1500:
Its called Smart Stay. It see's your eye looking @ the phone and keeps the screen from timing out...

http://youtu.be/688UqGJZPzM
[Galaxy S III Q&A, (US Carriers)] nick2k:
^^^ what this guy said.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, (US Carriers)] 1stnamelastname:
thanks guys
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] tony5593:
So i come from the Optimus V which has the greatest dev community ive had yet to see and there was tons of ROMS, tweaks, etc.

Now I have the T-989 and there arent many ROMS,etc... And those that exist need radios or zips or fixs to be flashed after them...

Are there not that many things for this phone? And do all ROMS need some kind of fix afterwards?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] LoopDoGG79:
First, not flashing a radio is no big deal. You keep the one you have currently. Your free to choose a different one if you like. Second what are you looking for, ICS or GB? They are some great ROMS for both

Third, questions belong in Q@A

Sent from AOKP Goodness :-D
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] tony5593:
Whats the difference of the radios then?

Id prefer ICS, but not too picky. All the ROMS Ive seen have issues.

And lmao yeah, sorry, Im not dumb enough to notice that.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] GreggoryD502:
Different radios may provide better data/signal in your area. You will have to try a few out and see which one works for you. Make sure you are flashing the correct one. Ics radio on ics rooms only. GB radios on GB roms.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] LoopDoGG79:
Depending where you live, some radios can give you better reception and data speeds. If the one you have works, stick with that one. We only recently gotten ICS source, the devs are still ironing out the bugs. As for GB, Juggernaut and Darkside Digital warfare are the way to go. Those are very stable, established ROMS with few bugs. Find them in the development thread.

Sent from AOKP Goodness :-D
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Android_Monsters:
Flash darkside evolution. You won't be sorry
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] markusf21:
What rom were you running on the OV? I also came from the Optimus.

Sent from the iPhone graveyard.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] tony5593:
Thanks for the radio info. & Darkside and Juggernaut seem like the only real options. But they each have issues, no?

On the OV I switched alot, but I ended up just keeping a backup of Backside and Harmonia. Id switch between the two when ever I want. I couldnt decide between the two. When my OV kicked the bucket i was on Harmonia. Id flash CM9 once in a blue to play too.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] smokeey69:
Darksides are great, but still based on Samsung TouchWiz. CM9 and AOKP are built from ground up but require a little more knowledge and research to get setup correctly. If you just want it to just work no messing around , go with Darkside for now, if you want to have a true Android rom go with AOKP of CM9(but you really need to know what you are doing and follow their respective threads if using these CM9 or AOKP)

Jugg 5.0 is by far the best GB ROM for t989...but who wants the old ROM...ICS is the only way to fly
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] markusf21:
Yeah backside was my favorite rom for the OV. I would suggest either CM9 or AOKP. We have official support for both of them. Unfortunately ICS source has only been out about 2 weeks, so both have some bugs. They are quickly getting fixed though. Read through the last few pages of their respective threads to get an idea of what's up.

AOKP discussion thread. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=26108781

CM9 nightly thread.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=27393623

If you need any help shoot me a PM.

Sent from the iPhone graveyard.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] tony5593:
Backside was my favorite. Jerrys ROMs were always awesome. Omo remember the old days, like RodimusROM. LOL

We have official support for CM9?! O.O

Question: whats the whole nightly thing about?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] markusf21:
Bug fixes mostly. There are daily changes. But if you want to use CM9 there is an unofficial nightly you should use that has call audio fixed. These fixes haven't been incorporated into CM yet so they aren't in the nightlies

Sent from the iPhone graveyard.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Troyis:
AOKP and CM9 are both officially supported now that source is out.

I'm not sure what "setup" is involved in them though. They were like setting up any other ROM for me. :confused:
[Galaxy S III Q&A, (US Carriers)] RikF:
On my last android there was a simple to activate car mode which would present you with a plain grid of apps to pick from. I know the SIII has a car mode which reads to you (and boy, could that get embarrassing with the wrong company in the car!), but is there any way to activate a default car-dock app, or is it off to the market with me?
[Galaxy S III Q&A, (US Carriers)] elterible:
So I upgraded from a GSII and on my old device, there was a display setting that allowed you to change the phone screen to different modes, i.e. "Normal", "Dynamic", etc. I remember reading up on the GSIII before it came out and recall that they were touting a new screen mode called "Natural" that displays content and color saturation more realistically.

I wanted to test this out but on my Tmo GSIII, I don't even see the changing of screen modes as an option? Previously it was under settings > display settings > change screen mode. Am i missing something or did Tmobile completely disable this feature for some odd reason?
[Galaxy S III Q&A, (US Carriers)] El Nivek:
It's missing on my Sprint variant too. I guess the US models don't have them.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, (US Carriers)] hondasr:
I have the 2 version the i9300 and the i747 and this option is missing on the i747. Any way to activate this?
[Galaxy S III Q&A, (US Carriers)] morfinx:
I'm also interested in knowing whether there is a way to get "natural mode" on US GS3s. Anyone knows?
[Galaxy S III Q&A, (US Carriers)] SenateDC:
I would also like to know. I am using the sprint variant of the SG3.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] crzy619:
Hey guys,

I tried searching but didn't find exactly what I was looking for. For those that couldnt wait and ordered s3 international cases, when you received your sprint version of the phone, did anything change? How do they fit? How about the battery cover? Feedback please...My phone hasn't shown up yet and I'm stressing that I wasted money on these battery covers etc. Sorry if question seems dumb but have nothing else to do since my phone isnt here ha. Thanks
[Galaxy S III Accessories] eav1026:
Yes based on the specs, both phones are identical except for the number of cores/LTE etc.:laugh:
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Rev3ge07:
why wouuldnt they theyre the same phone nothing changed except carrier bloatware which is removable
[Galaxy S III Accessories] TeamERA:
^Answered in a better way above you ;) ^
[Galaxy S III Accessories] lopezpm:
As further proof there are videos on youtube with people trying the same case on both phones.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] crzy619:
Thank you very much, flame suit off... much appreciated :)
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Comando156:
It was a valid question dude. For example the galaxy nexus on Verizon was thicker than its sim card brother. Happens quite often from international sim phones to cdma network phones.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Anastasios912:
Hello there I'm looking for a reasonably priced unlocked Android phone to take abroad with me this coming fall. I won't be using data services so that being said, how long would the battery be expected to last with moderate to high usage? (good bit of texting, some calls/pictures, and some wifi Web browsing). Thanks! Searched around and couldn't find this bit of information.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] martonikaj:
How are you expecting to make calls? If you literally only have a voice-only SIM when you're there and you'll be using the phone heavily on WiFi, the battery life won't be drastically better than if you were on mobile data. The screen is the largest drain on the phone, and if you're still using data over WiFi you'll maybe get to 2 days of usage on a stock phone.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] harveydent:
There's an option in settings to turn off data. You still get voice, you don't need to turn on airplane mode or get a voice-only sim.

But I agree, battery won't be drastically better, I have data turned off and my batt times have been similar to the average times posted here
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] martonikaj:
Yes I know you can turn off data :p . I asked how he intends to make calls because if he will actually have a SIM in and connecting to towers for calls, battery life will not be drastically better than if he had data turned on. If, however, he was making VOIP calls over WiFi with airplane mode on, he'd likely see a large improvement in battery life.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Anastasios912:
Yeah I realize keeping the antenna on will consume battery...I would probably be surfing the Web on wifi for 30 minutes to an hour max each day. Should I look at getting the extended battery? As long as I can get a full day (18-24 hours) with moderate to high usage I'm fine.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] melahi:
LG P690F Unlocked.

1. The settings short cut is not working. So the Settings is not accessible.

2. Unable to change to USB Debug mode as can not access Settings.

3. No internet connection, Unable to connect to Wifi.

4. Unable install /remove any app.

I have tried to do the firmware update/recovery with LG PC Suit IV but its says already latest software so need to update.

Is there any way to recover to factory default settings? Or Upgrade Android?

I am completely lost here. Please HELP me!! Thanks in Advance
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Kularam:
What kind of lock?

How did you lock it? There are a number of different locks, some of which your service provider will unlock. I have puk locked my phone before, a simple call to my provider fixed the issue.
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] darknight_joao:
Hello!

This tutorial is to simple improve gps lock time and increase the number of satellites found by the phone

Prove: So i live on a small village and i did this test always inside my house.

Before i discover this method my phone only found 4 satelittes and lock only with 2 or 3 of them, and takes like 20 minutes to fix gps.

Now it founds 10 satelittes and locks in 6 of them and takes 13 seconds to fix gps.

GPS Status (6/8):

Ndrive (6/8)

What you need:

- Edit gps.conf file

- Install GPS Status

Tutorial:

1 - Download gps.conf from attach and open it with notepad.

1.1 - Go to this website and edit the lines in red with your country.

eg: If you live in United States it will look like this:

2 - Put gps.conf on root of sdcard.

3 - With root explorer or other app like that copy the gps.conf from root of sdcard to system/etc and change its permissions to r-w--r---r

4 - Reboot your phone

5 - Install GPS Status from play store.

5.1 - Open it and go to: Settings -> GPS and Sensors -> Sensors Filtre -> Medium

5.1 - Go to: Tools-> Compass Calibration (follow on screen instrutions)

5.2 - Go to: Tools-> Calibrate Pitch and Roll (press calibrate)

5.3 - Go to: Tools-> Manage A-GPS state (press reboot and then download (you must be connected to internet)). Wait 1 minute so GPS Status find out all satelittes on your zone.

6 - And we are done!
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] solver57:
The new stable of CM 7.2 is worth a try. I have got very good GPS performance without changing anything.
[HTC Amaze 4G] Sanadrate:
Just got my black today selling a white for 20 shipped Obo

Got a amaze case?

Will trade

Sent from my HTC Amaze
[HTC Amaze 4G] theinitial21:
i got a white one for free from, HTC ;)
[HTC Amaze 4G] Sanadrate:
Ok. That's cool

Sent from my HTC Amaze
[HTC Amaze 4G] theinitial21:
y dont u put it on ebay or craigslist if u really want to sell it
[HTC Amaze 4G] Sanadrate:
Because I am giving fellow xda a chance

If your not interested please don't reply

Sent from my HTC Amaze
[HTC Amaze 4G] theinitial21:
im just providing my opinion and comments. ok, last comment.
[HTC Amaze 4G] Sanadrate:
Got a black cover no volume rocker, free just pay shipping

Sent from my HTC Amaze
[HTC Amaze 4G] Sanadrate:
Sold

Sent from my HTC Amaze
[HTC Amaze 4G] skugpezz:
Do you still have this white cover ?
[HTC Amaze 4G] Sanadrate:
No, but have another coming from California in a weem

Sent from my HTC Amaze
[HTC Amaze 4G] Sanadrate:
No

Sent from my HTC Amaze
[HTC Amaze 4G] skugpezz:
Ok let me know when it arrives
[HTC Amaze 4G] nguyendqh:
Are you looking for a white cover?
[HTC Amaze 4G] skugpezz:
Yes I am.
[HTC Amaze 4G] Atruss12:
Still available? Want white...
[HTC Amaze 4G] Sanadrate:
Another arrived today!
[HTC Amaze 4G] iKilla:
i need that, is it forsale or free??
[HTC Amaze 4G] Sanadrate:
Always sale. I've sent over 5 out haha

Sent From My HTC Amaze
[HTC Amaze 4G] 865DETH:
Minus the 1 that never made it to my mailbox I paid for in full. About what 2 months ago now?
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] psm510:
Gapps does not work. It just force closes. Has there been a consensus about what to do to fix that problem?
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fractaline:
Try clearing data on the play store or reflash gapps

Phoned in.....
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] psm510:
i did both of those already. Neither method worked :/
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xGNASHED:
Does anyone know a way to root this device running on 2.3.6? Zerg Rush isn't working?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pheer6224:
kdz?

Will removing KDZ updater still remove the OTA push notification? Last time I had to do this was with an SGH-T839 on froyo. Keeping root & touchwiz is in my best interests...
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wing_addict_usa:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1686384
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] imaxxx1:
Not working

hey i tryed it and nothing happen i waited around like twenty mins...am running ginger bread 2.3.6 unrooted i in stall the driver ran the zergRush exploit and it only said;

daemon not running,

starting it now,

daemon successfully started,

and nothing after that
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] liotb:
This didn't work. However, a couple of virus software programs did tell me that it was dangerous. And then I started to have popups and my browser started to act funny. Hummmm...
[General Questions and Answers] emptyness:
I'm using Facebook Contacts Sync App (downloaded from market) and after running the first time few contacts were sychronized. After editing some contacts in my google accounts a have synchonized most of them.

This app has an option to use Facebook Id inside Notes field to synchronize contacts that names don´t match. I´ve tried putting the facebook plain into the field but does not work.

Anybody knows how to use that feature?
[General Questions and Answers] parkave85:
I believe it is speaking of the built in notes on htc sense... only relevant if you had a sense install that saved that data to your contacts in gmail... idk how to rewrite their code either sorry. There is a thread somewhere here on xda that has a script that is reported to work with cm9 or aokp.... do a lil searching
[General Questions and Answers] attractor:
Create a note on your contact and enter

<HTCData><!-- Please do not modify -->

<Facebook>id:XXXXXXXXXX/friendof:YYYYYYYYYY</Facebook>

</HTCData>

Where

XXXXXXXXXX = The facebook id of the contact

YYYYYYYYYY = The facebook id of you

In order to find facebook id XXXXXXXXXX look at links of picture albums etc:

http://www.facebook.com/__anything__.XXXXXXXXXX&type=1
[General Questions and Answers] mrps2:
I use the app Haxsync, it even show contacts images with a better quality.
[General Questions and Answers] emptyness:
Thank you, it worked removing the comment.:good:
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] Broncowolf:
I have rooted my Nook Tablet at around Christmas, but am thinking about switching the root to CM7. Do I have to go back to factory setting and remove the old root or will CM7 root over the old root method?

Thanks.