yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[General Questions and Answers] Brad387:
Well, I use my laptop a ridiculous amount, but for actual dedicated Windows apps - not so much. With a keyboard dock, I could even manage to do my homework itself on the tablet thanks to Polaris Office. All I would miss from Windows would be Steam, which is a real shame, but I could still use our family PC as much as I'd want to play Steam games or do the few things not capable on an Android tablet. I am reluctant to replace my laptop with a tablet, but the more I think about it the more it seems to make sense from a convenience point of view as a tablet will be much more comfortable than my current process of using a laptop on the sofa. Thanks for your opinion, anyway. Do you think the Asus Transformer Pad 300 is any good, by the way? Has anyone here perhaps owned or tried one?
[General Questions and Answers] Brad387:
EDIT 1

Whilst I am here, I'd like to ask anyone here who has owned, currently owns or used an Asus Transformer Pad 300 (not the Prime or even more expensive Infinity) what they think of the device.
[General Questions and Answers] Woody:
Well I don't have a TF300 but I do have a TF101 and all-in-all, I am extremely happy with it. In fact I use it more than my laptop. However, I do still use my laptop as a repository or sorts for hosting, downloads and some other Android-type things that a tablet just can't do.

There have been some stability issues with the whole line of Transformers in one form or another. But if you are experienced enough to figure out that it is not a hardware problem, then they all can be fixed one way or another.

I had always thought that tablets were nothing more than just large phones but then I used a friend's Xoom and realized that there was much more to them than that. So, I searched and searched and read and read some more about all types of tablets and what would best suit me. I wanted to know about support (XDA type support), Rooting, development as well as manufacturer support, O/S updates and basic compatability with my daily life.

After all that was done, I decided to purchase the TF101 (in Feb of this year) and have been happy with it. Later, I eventually bought a keyboard dock and between that and my usage patterns, it has beyond outstanding battery life (3-5 days with moderate use). There are several apps that emulate Xcel, Word, microsoft family as well as Polaris. Can watch HD YouTube vids just fine too. i had jury duty a few weeks ago and while I was waiting, I watched Netflix for about 3 hours and didn't put a dent in my battery life and it didn't get hot either.

Storage is unbeatable. Tablet comes with 16/32gb (I have 32gb version), External Micro-SD (up to 32gb) and the dock holds up to 32gb full-sized SD. So if you do the math that is 96gb of storage on a tablet.

I know you are thinking about the TF300 but this is my POV from the TF101. I say pull the trigger on it. You already have the laptop so it isn't like you have to choose between getting one or the other.
[General Questions and Answers] Brad387:
Thanks, and I'm going to be getting rid of my laptop should I get one of these. It is either a new 15" laptop or a new 10" tablet. I've never owned a tablet, just an old HTC Desire which had no storage and my first proper Android phone with some decent specifications is a 5.3" Galaxy Note. Do you find 10" enough to run desktop versions of websites comfortably and use it heavily? Will it be enough of a step up you think from my Note? So, it is actually one or the other.
[General Questions and Answers] Brad387:
Bump.
[General Questions and Answers] KayxGee1:
This may be a little off-topic, but if you upgrade and want to sell your laptop. PM me ;)
[General Questions and Answers] Brad387:
I was actually going to give it to a relative, so sorry.

Sent from my GT-N7000
[General Questions and Answers] Brad387:
The other issue I face is whether or not I even need a tablet with my 5.3 inch Galaxy Note always arm's reach away.

Sent from my GT-N7000
[General Questions and Answers] ScottSpittle:
Not In My Opinion

I bought myself a HP TouchPad, now i know its not exactly the best lol, but the way i see it, is that if it requires WIFI for internet access then you may aswell just stick with the laptop.
[General Questions and Answers] Brad387:
Yes. I have a Note already which is kind of like a 7 inch tab almost anyway. I would rather save the money abd perhaps buy a new PC next year. Problem solved!

Sent from my GT-N7000
[General Questions and Answers] DarkRazorZ:
I honestly can't see myself using a tablet over a laptop.
[General Questions and Answers] I Am Marino:
I wouldn't get rid of your laptop honestly.
[General Questions and Answers] slix71:
My wife uses a laptop, I used to, but now I use my Acer A200 tablet which I am very happy with. Of course that is when I'm not on my Note which is quite good on its own.
[General Questions and Answers] KCO:
i use tablet in the bed only for the web and notebook on the desktop for all :good:
[General Questions and Answers] I Am Marino:
I think it's going to be a while until a tablet can fully replace a laptop.

A tablet with a dock could nearly replace one for me, but not quite yet.
[General Questions and Answers] bilal91:
i know several people who think tablets can replace laptops but for me i'm afraid not
[General Questions and Answers] chunkers:
I never thought a tablet could replace a pc but when i got a tablet I virtually do everything i need on it. email, word processing, surf, skype, stream and probably play more games not then before (not any crazy 3d stuff of course). It really depends on the type of user.
[General Questions and Answers] equisbox:
nope

I don't think a tablet can replace a laptop..atleast not the ones that are currently out. But i think eventually all Laptops will be tablets..basically the screen just detaches from the keyboard and you can take it to go.
[General Questions and Answers] _Variable:
I know! We have an exciting future ahead of us! Look at Windows 8/RT, I can't wait!
[General Questions and Answers] ook.tiaopi:
For usual use, yes tablet is very handy. But tablet cant run Microsoft VisualStudio... LoL.
[General Questions and Answers] Marashlim:
No way.
[General Questions and Answers] demdh:
My Asus Transformer Tf101 did almost completly replace my Win7 Notebooks. I'm suing the Notebook only for photo editing.
[General Questions and Answers] meek2100:
In my opinion a tablet is no competition to a laptop. A tablet is used for like tasks and laptop is used for developing and controlling almost anything.
[General Questions and Answers] insane1990:
No ways...
[General Questions and Answers] Quardon:
For me, Tablet is for daily use because it is very handy. But I don't think, a tablet can be used same as a desktop. But a laptop can.
[General Questions and Answers] :
Honestly, No.

ive tried it and sold my HP Powerbook to go to a tab, couldnt do it

regretted it
[General Questions and Answers] typci:
My teacher and I tried a very similar scenario to what you want to do. He uses his computer for pretty much the same stuff. I gave him my transformer to borrow to test out for a while to see if it would work as a suitable replacement. 10 minutes after I gave it to him, he called me over asking how to enter formulas in Kingsoft's version of excel. The answer: you can't. Within 11 minutes we figured out it won't work as a replacement. The problem isn't the hardware, it's the software. If there is ever a version of office on the Android that can do everything Microsoft Office, then I will replace my laptop as well.
[General Questions and Answers] xox101:
I have also tried a tablet instead of a laptop and lasted 10 minutes! In fairness though it was a cheap generic Chinese tablet but even for basic browsing I found it lacking compared to my laptop. The only tablet I could see me using on a long term basis would be something like the Transformer which has it's own keyboard. But then that sort of defeats the object of the exercise in my opinion!
[General Questions and Answers] vnvman:
Imho if you have such a huge phone you don't really need a tablet: 5.3 to 10 isn't that big of a jump. Currently I'm considering the 300 too, but mainly because I have a Lumia as my main phone, which isn't that suitable for long browsing sessions.
[General Questions and Answers] Dad D O:
I agree that it is the software available that makes the transition a non-sucess. In the future though you will see more SaaS (software as a service) or cloud computing that will allow you to do most anything that you would be able to do with a laptop, on any mobile (connected device). The question is will you preffer to have your data stored on your side, or in the cloud? Most tablets just dont offer ample amount of storage within the device, not to mention you can't upgrade ram or internal memory. Tablets IMHO are for surfing, not computing.
[General Questions and Answers] vnvman:
I vastly agree. Especially here in my country with our lame internet speeds I laugh my ass off when I hear the companies pushing for the almighty "cloud" like it's best idea since sliced bread. They should really try to actually use that stuff before trying to sell it, not all of the countries in this world have LTE and all that fancy stuff. They can't get away with such a lame and chap "one size fits all" approach.
[General Questions and Answers] iKoolkid:
Not even the fastest of tablets like the Asus or galaxy tabs can replace a good laptop. I personally have a tablet and a laptop, and sure as hell the laptop is much better for documents and speed.
[General Questions and Answers] skitzoid:
It always depends on what you really want out of a computer, but in my personal experience, my xoom has almost completely taken the place of my macbook. I work a lot out at bars - don't judge, it makes work bearable :) - and remote desktop allows me to do everything I can't natively do on the tablet. A case with a bluetooth keyboard sealed the deal, and I carry a usb OTG cable and a mouse for when I need it.

Especially if you're just browsing the net, facebooking, emailing, etc. a tablet is perfect. Some of the office apps may be a little lacking if you're an excel or word power user, but quickoffice is good enough to write a basic paper on.
[General Questions and Answers] s4m0k:
Based on you're situation which is described on the description, I guess you are already decided. Just go and buy a tablet and forget about your laptop :D
[General Questions and Answers] xd8:
No,

Not even the Surface, laptops are much more comfortable where typing is required.

In terms of Android tablets, well they lack the features of a full blown mac/win/linux laptop.
[General Questions and Answers] mathias1xxX:
Iconia Tab W500 32GB WiFi 499 euro

Iconia Tab W500 32GB WiFi + Keyboard Docking 549 euro

Iconia Tab W501P 3G 32GB WiFi + Keyboard Docking 649 euro

those are powerfull tablets whit multiple usb entrance so u can attatch a external cd drive it runs windows 7 and is ultra fast want a great tablet choose one of these

want a tablet whit android take the samsung galaxy tab 2 thats an awsome tab :D
[General Questions and Answers] thiagolcaldas:
I personally do not think that a tablet can not even get close to the functionality of a computer, but, depending on the user's needs, you may be able to supply them. :cool:
[General Questions and Answers] bpitanga:
You can use a tablet, with more or less success, for most of the stuff you said you do. The exception is for editing documents - I do really think that tablets are not good for that, specially if you use on screen keyboards. Every time I tried to do that (I have a Galaxy Tab 10.1) I gave up and searched for a desktop (or laptop).

On the other side, I must confess that, after buying my tablet, my laptop became almost useless, because I do most of my heavy work, actually, in my workplace desktop. The "light" stuff, like browsing the web or reading books, I do well on my tablet. The main utility of my laptop, nowadays, is for teaching classes, because of the RGB connector and PowerPoint.

By.
[General Questions and Answers] pulso5:
I dont think you can replace a laptop with a tablet because a tablet doesn't have keyboard, and the office programs arent exactly the sames...

No.
[HTC Desire S] totiadrenalin:
This is test version of the google apps from JLB ported to ICS

Steel need testing!

Still some Force Closes here and there!

So I need testers to test and replay!

Flash the zip in recovery. Android ICS ONLY! (CM9/AOKP based Roms)

DOWNLOAD

gapps-jb-20120726-ICS_PORT

Older Versions

GAPPS-JB-17-07-2012-ICS_PORT

EDIT:

Did anybody tried the gapps?

Any replay please!
[HTC Desire S] csakthikumar:
Have you tried in any ROM
[HTC Desire S] totiadrenalin:
Tested on aokp ics.

But the Setup Wizard doesn't work.

It gives me relapsing FC on first boot after wiping data!

Pushing the other apps one by one via adb they all looks to work quite good!

Google now is working and GoogleTTS + google voice stub (offiline voice search)

Simply download the zip. open it, and replace SetupWizard.apk with the one from ICS GAAPS.

zip it back and push to your SDCARD

Flash it via recovery and give it a try!

EDIT!

OFFLINE VOICE SEARCH DOES NOT WORK AT ALL!

Sorry guys!

I'll try to find the reason why!

New build is uploading!

Based on gapps-jb-20120726.zip

This time I took the SetupWizard app from ICS GAPPS

And some other additional files
[HTC Desire S] matrixhaj:
are you serious? half of apps doesnt work, whole system is crashing because of this
[HTC Desire S] xboxmodifier:
I'm using them. No issues so far. Using BlindnDumbs latest ROM.
[HTC Desire S] SinisterChedda:
I am wanting to use the brower.apk from jellybean on ICS. Would you be able to port that apk or help me to port it. I cant find any info on how to port the app to work on ICS. I have decompiled the file and changed the api version to 15 but it is still not working. I looked at the logcat and it has some error about surface texture and then it abandons the process. Thanks.
[HTC Desire S] totiadrenalin:
2D gpu hw acceleration.

That's what you need to be able to make it work.

Or simply disable that option in the AndroidManifest file!
[HTC Desire S] SinisterChedda:
no dice on that. Didn't work.
[HTC Desire S] totiadrenalin:
Why don't you check does some lib missing?
[HTC Desire S] SinisterChedda:
That's what I was guessing. Ill mess with it when I get some spare time.
[HTC Desire S] educablar:
In this rom don't work youtube FC

[ROM][30 AUG 12][JB 4.1.1] Codename Android v3.4.1 | Loaded With Lots Of Features
[Android Themes] Flashalot:
Looking to start themeing for my self but dont know where to startif someone could just point me in to a thred or some of your knowledge on theming that would be great

Phone:HTC Evo 3D CMDA

HTC Sense:3.6

Software number:MeanROM ICS v2.0

Kernel version:?????

Baseband version:1.06.00.1216

Build number:1.13.662.2_RC

HBOOT:1.50 S-off (juopunutbear)

Recovery:4EXT Recovery Touch v1.0.0.5 RC 5
[Android Themes] SXUsr:
Well there are two stickys at the top of the page you've started this thread on, one of which is full of information to get you started and the other is for asking questions like this when you get stuck.
[Android Themes] Flashalot:
Ya it came out wrong

Phone:HTC Evo 3D CMDA

HTC Sense:3.6

Software number:MeanROM ICS v2.0

Kernel version:?????

Baseband version:1.06.00.1216

Build number:1.13.662.2_RC

HBOOT:1.50 S-off (juopunutbear)

Recovery:4EXT Recovery Touch v1.0.0.5 RC 5
[Android Themes] SXUsr:
And your point?
[Motorola Triumph] can73kill:
Mod Edit:

Thread close as it poses a high risk for our members plus if you are sure this will not work..then do not release publicly. Instead ask for volunteers and PM them the info.

Also, calling us this "OK THANKS GAY xda" won't help you neither.

Cheers,

M_T_M

Senior Moderator

PS: If you reopen...follow my suggestions, please.
[Motorola Triumph] can73kill:
OK WAIT

EVERYONE READY TO DOWNLOAD WAIT A SEC.

I don't know if this build will or won't work. It may brick your device and it may work. If you are a developer please check the .zip folder and possibly correct any errors. It should work, considering how closely similar jellybean and ICS are. The same problems existing in ICS should still exist here so brace yourself. There are probably even more problems as well. DEVELOPERS NEEDED FOR HELP. please be cautious and aware of the negative possibilities.
[Motorola Triumph] allenk09:
Wow I am definitely not going to be the first to test this. If this is JB working with everything that is working in CM9, I will gladly throw it on my device. Who's going to bite the bullet first?

With 3 posts I'm also hesitant.
[Motorola Triumph] can73kill:
Yeah i just switched forums though so im new to xda

Trust me i would be hesitant too, this is not my first time building something but it is still sketchy.
[Motorola Triumph] MikeRL100:
I'll test it if someone can at least ensure that it doesn't cause the phone to explode LOL.
[Motorola Triumph] ken314stl:
Has anyone been brave enough to try this yet?
[Motorola Triumph] allenk09:
This is what I'm waiting for. If everything in ICS works from this and doesn't just brick my phone from the start, I'd gladly throw it on my phone.
[Motorola Triumph] Rola Addict:
I would hope a DEV would look at this and see if they think it's safe.Without a known DEV confirming the files will write correctly on the phone I wouldn't touch this......no offence.
[Motorola Triumph] can73kill:
Yeah UMMM...

Ok so i tried my own build on my triumph after backing up and turns out it didn't boot the rom so back to drawing boards... I didn't brick by the way so it's a pretty harmless fail at that.
[Motorola Triumph] can73kill:
It's umm well

Yeah i hear ya... it is useless but safe as long as you have a backup... but don't bother trying at the time because it is again useless if it don't boot.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] chrischoi:
So I had full bars prior to rooting. No matter what ROM or where I am, I only have 1-2 bars. Sometimes 3 depending on where I am.

I checked the store model and it's full bars. Store's is running LG2. I just updated mine to the second which was LF9 from LEN thinking it would fix something. Took it to LG2 and same.

Anyone else experiencing this? Not really an issue, just a visual comfort.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] bigant262:
Bars don't really mean anything. Run speedtest and see if they have changed. You can't always just go by how many bars you have.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] chrischoi:
Calls cut in and out constantly. It was never like that before. That's what I am going on. I call the bars Visual Comfort, since it makes you feel warm inside.

The other thing, I work at a store. The store model is solid and full. Mines 1 corner bar. Big difference. I only started to question it after my calls became unstable.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] chrischoi:
Huge difference.

Mine:

Store:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] shaun0207:
How did you get your clock and weather app background transparent?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Kchitown1977:
It looks like widget on bottom is beautiful widgets weather not sure about the other
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] chrischoi:
It was in the E4GT theme and apps section.

It's just the transparent widget file. I can try to find it for you in a bit.

I think it was this: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1698912

#4

If it's not I can pull it from my phone and upload it later today.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] majidshahab091:
Hi. I need brightness slider in notification area for cm9 like in Asop rom. Is this posible ??
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shane87:
The brightness slide option is already built in to cm9. Go to settings > system > status bar and check the box beside brightness control. That will allow you to adjust brightness by sliding your finger across the status bar.
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KashishGupta:
Hello There,

I love XDA.. this site is awesome...

I want to install a ROM in my Arc S and I want your help guyz

I want to install this one: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1788701

I have Arc S with stock 4.0.4

I don't have much technical knowledge about Arc.

Please Help me and tell me how can I install ur rom in my phone ?

I have used Flashtool in past and I know about how to use it.

do I need to install this rom using that ?

Please tell me what to do step by step in clear words, I dont understand these short forms.

EDIT: Okay I learned something.. tell me if I am right or wrong.

1. I need to install Rom Manager in my phone

2. I need to Select " Flash ClockworkMod Recovery "

3. then I need to reboot into recovery ( after copying rom's zip file to sd card )

4. Then I need to select Wipe Data/Factory Reset & Wipe Cache Partition.

5. And finally I have to select install rom from sd card and then do install it.

is that all ??? Plsss tell

Thank You
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SXUsr:
Help yourself, and try reading...
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KashishGupta:
hey actually I have android 2.3.4 in my phone right now, I tried to upgrade it to latest using SEUS but it says ur phone currently have latest version.

I think I need to debrand it, can you please link me to a official stock ics rom ? or just tell me other way to debrand
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Marmalux:
- First go here and unlock bootloader : http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/

- Then upgrade kernel (kernel and rom must work toghether, so ask the Rom developer (if not already specified) which kernel he recomends for his Rom). My recomendation is to upgrade kernel via fastboot in CMD (command promt), you need android SDK with USB drivers V4 or higher.

- Then install Rom via CWM (put .zip on SD-card), after that install wifi modules asociated with kernel (just like the Rom, put .zip file on sdcard and install them via CWM).

Don`t forget (In CWM) to clear all caches, Dalvik, and most important /system (in mounts and storage) since you are comming from gingerbread.

CWM is automaticaly installed by Kernel (after unlocking bootloader and install a custom Kernel).
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KashishGupta:
what is CWM ???

and tell me 1 more thing please, Can I upgrade to this

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1680149

using flashtool ?
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SXUsr:
Clockwork Mod

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1653188
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Marmalux:
CWM is ClockworkMod Recovery (which is usualy included with kernel)

The link brings you to some stock oficial Roms... you do not need thoese (if you want generic Sony rom just upgrade via PC-Companion)

As a good custom Rom i recomend JJ`s Hybrid Rom 3.2 with Xarc kernel (Sirkay).

As a observation, all custom Roms have minor bugs, things that do not work.... JJ`s (my opinion) is the one that have almost everything working.

About flashtool... i have installed it but used only to change the baseband. So i cannot provide you much help with it, but theoretically you can install the kernel with it and from there you can do everything from ClockworkMod Recovery (CWM).

Now do not forget to get all files needed and copy them to sd-card before any modification, beacuase you might find yourself unable to boot phone (custom kernel with stock gingerbread) and then the only way to access phone card is to remove it and conect to PC with card reader.
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KashishGupta:
Okay now I upgraded to generic ics 4.0.4 using flashtool and it went success, phone booted and working okay.

Now I am trying to root it with flashtool and I am having this error

any tutorial about rooting please ??
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SXUsr:
Yes, at the same link I've given you.

Sent from my Phone.
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KashishGupta:
Okay I rooted my phone, unlocked bootloader, now I think I don't have cwm in my phone. how can i check if I have ? How I can boot my phone in cwm mode ??
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SXUsr:
By following the instructions.

Sent from my Phone.
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KashishGupta:
I installed cwm auto installed and it says root not available :( i think my phone is still not rooted :(