yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[HTC EVO 3D] bmdgill:
Depends on methodology

Going to jump in here as one of the developers behind OpenSignalMaps.

When it comes to speed test there isn't really such thing as 'more accurate', its really just a question of the methodology you employ. There are all sorts of different choices you can make, such as, do you use the closest servers? how many http connections do you use? how large of a file do you download? do you discard any data points? The answers to all of these questions really depends on what exactly you are testing. The ethos behind OpenSignalMaps has always been that we are trying to measure the actual user experience as accurately as possible so all the decisions we've made in our speed testing methodology are in order to recreate what a user would experience in general usage of their device. I think the methodology behind Ookla's Speedtest.net app (which is fantastic) could be more accurately described as testing the raw, highest capacity of your network connection. Thus in general you should see higher speeds with the Speedtest.net app than the OpenSignalMaps app, but our aim is that our speeds would more closely mirror what you actually experience on your device.

One example is server choice: SpeedTest.net encourages you to use the nearest server, usually in the same city. We do use many different servers (to remove geographical bias), but in general the server will not be so close to you and we would argue that in general browsing of the web you aren't likely to be served by a server so close to you. We actually host our Speedtests on multiple popular CDNs in order to emulate a large proportion of general web traffic.

Another example is that SpeedTest.net will discard some of the result data before calculating the average speed as they argue its representing the TCP/IP algorithm rather than the raw HTTP throughput of the connection (see page 20 of an excellent paper "Broadband Speed Measurements" by Bauer, Clark and Lehr - google it). At OpenSignalMaps we don't care if the bottleneck is the TCP/IP algorithm or the actual network connection we just want to give you the most accurate representation of your connection speed.

Just to clarify I'm not trying to argue one is better than the other and we have great respect for Ookla and other speedtest providers, just that it depends on what you want to test. If you are looking to see if your ISP is providing you with the max speed that the are advertising, Speedtest.net is probably going to be the best tool for that. If you want to try and gauge what speeds you are actually seeing in day to day usage then we are trying to build OpenSignalMaps as the application for that. We still have a huge amount to do to achieve that but we have a lot of great features in the pipeline :)
[HTC EVO 3D] bso44:
Thanks for the response and explanation.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] waterballoon:
Hello all. I have a question.

So I have a Neo V with me now, and I would want to root and unlock the bootloader. So previously I had a Samsung Nexus S and I unlocked the bootloader via this website called nexusshacks.com

So there was this folder from the website that could help me to root and unlock the Nexus S. I was reading through various thread on rooting and unlocking BL for Neo V and realized I had similar files already in my MacBook.

They are

1) adb-mac

2) fastboot-mac

3) USB Drivers (with the x86 one which I believe is for Mac OS X?)

Therefore my question is, can I proceed to unlock the BL for my Neo V, since I have those files in my MacBook already? Is the process the same then, as in getting unlock key from Sony website, running fastboot, and running the fastboot oem unlock command?

Also do you guys recommend CWM or xRecovery for a recovery system? Thanks again for the help, I'm just very confused since most, if not all guides are written for Windows computers haha
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ibrahimisadek:
my galaxy tab 10.1 isnt working anymore, suddenly i wont open i tried to data/factory reset through recovery mode isnt working.

tried to install zip from sdcard and gapps this works but when i choose reboot device it stuck at the boot logo!!!!!
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ibrahimisadek:
ROM] aokp milestone 6

gapps-ics-20120429-signed.zip

it was working fine till today!
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ibrahimisadek:
any help????????

i am stuck !!!
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kilometers4:
Go to www.sammobile.com and download a stock firmware and flash through Odin.
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cityhunter62:
Hello all,

I am the owner of a rooted xperia play with stock rom.

I've installed link2sd so that I can save some ram and space: moved most of my apps on the SD card, and deleted some unwanted native apps (Bruce Lee, Fifa, etc...) and "freezed" the others I did not dare to delete.

But this is not enough for me to play games like GTA III and Dead Trigger smoothly, even with a task killer and airplane mode set on. I suffer from many lags while playing greedy games.

I've done some researches on this forum and found some potential solutions:

- Using boosting apps like: gamebooster, ram manager pro, chainfire 3D pro, etc...

- Overclock the processor up to 1,6ghz with setCPU or other apps.

-Increase SD card performance and optimize ram as explained below:

Increase SD card performance

1. Navigate to /sys/devices/virtual/bdi/179:0 folder in your Xperia Play

2. Press and hold on the read_ahead_kb file. This action will pop out a new menu.

3. Choose Open With Text Editor option

4. Change the current value to 1024

5. Save your changes and exit

Optimize RAM

1. Grab the Juwe_Update18082011_RAM_Script.zip

2. Extract the file and put it on your SD card

3. Launch the Root Explorer

4. Navigate to /system/etc/

5. Create a new folder, named it as init.d

6. Copy the S97ramscript file into that folder

7. Set the perms of S97ramscript file to rwxrwxrwx

What is your advice? Can I use safely one (or several) of those solutions? What are the risks? Which solution is really effective and will allow me to play demanding games?

My xperia play is still under warranty so I don't want to lose it. Which means I don't want to try custom roms or custom kernels... Until my warranty ends.

Thanks for your help!
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jacklebott:
Well, the biggest performance boost, overclocking, requires a custom kernel. Not much else really makes a huge difference

Also, I believe using the init.d directory requires a custom kernel as well
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ozzmanj1:
Why not just use v6 supercharger?
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cityhunter62:
Did not know about this one...

It has a lot of success judging from the number of pages in the official v6 Supercharger thread...

But seems a bit complicated to me. Does it really works? Have you noticed some improvements in your performances?

More importantly, does it preserve the phone's warranty? I've read somewhere that it can be uninstalled so I guess so, but I'd like a confimation first.

Thanks for your help.
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Xperia4life:
Look, the amount of times I have seen this type of thread open is astounding I would like to point that you use gingerbread any version (2.3.7 Moded to look like rom) and a custom kernel such as Doomlords etc. Supercharge or use a rom like Dike's. You only get best performance with using less apps, rebooting the phone before playing a game, task killers, clean your cache, installing phone eco friendly apps and use a governer for your preference!

---------- Post added at 01:47 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:45 PM ----------

No you wont because you have to root, rooting voids the warranty anyway but you can simply unroot after...
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ozzmanj1:
I saw a vast improvement in my phone with V6. Its really easy. Just place the scirpt on your SDcard. Download script manager, then select the V6 script, check run as root, and hit go. Follow the on screen selection.

I did the following

512 HP super unleaded (Bulletproof home)

Nitro Lag nullifier

Seriously.... BIG difference in my phone. I could b playing a game and hit the home button.. BAM... there instant no lag no redraw, nothing just all there ready to go. Seriously cannot praise it enough.
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zeus2026:
nice..
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cityhunter62:
Just to share my experience.

I've bought Ram Manager Pro finally.

I know it's probably not as effective as an overclock or V6 Supercharger, but I do not want to mess with the kernel, custom roms or scripts.

I'm running on stock gingerbread rooted, I've removed the bloatwares and I think it's enough modifications already. I don't want any bugs or troubles with stability so I don't want to modify the OS too much.

Anyway, I'm using Advanced Task Killer along with Ram Manager Pro... And it works! Really.

I was not able to play GTA because it was too laggy, but with Ram Manger Pro set on "Hard Gaming", I was able to improve the graphics (max details, dynamic shadows, 75% clipping and 80% resolution) and it plays rather nicely. It's not really smooth (not like 60 FPS) but it's far enough to be playable and enjoyable.

It wasn't without Ram Pro Manager. SO it's worth trying. Don't expect miracles but some gain in performances, surely.

Maybe I should try an alternative launcher as I heard it can improve performances as well... Any suggestions for a light and modest one?

Also, is there anyway to prevent Maps, Facebook, Crash bandicoot or Super Monkey Ball to start automatically even with task killer? I can understand (to a certain extent) that Maps and Facebook needs to start and connect, but Crash Bandicoot and Monkey Ball??? Seriously? WTF?
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] leots:
Try Autostarts to disable apps from running automatically

Sent from my Xperia Play!
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wuby:
Install custom ROM like Xperia NXT and get Bloatware remover by fma965 = SMALL SPEED BOOST
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hysys:
Hi

I found the following thread. http://innovator.samsungmobile.com/bbs/discussion/view.do?boardName=AndroidBoard&messageId=157757&parentCategoryId=4&messageNumber=0&searchType=TITLE&searchText=&searchDays=0&searchTitleFlag=false&searchRegisterNicknameFlag=false&messageCategoryId=4&startId=zzzzz~&startPage=1&platformId=1&boardId=1132&searchParameters=/bbs/discussion/thread.list.do?listLines=30|searchType=title|curPage=1|selectOrder=REGISTER_DATE|selectOrderDirection=DESC|messageCategoryId=4|&viewMode=2&selectedSequence=00f2T~&curPage=4&listLines=30

If I understood correctly the S3 doesnt support the new BT? Did anyone managed to use it?

I bought an HR monitor which is not discovered...

Kind Regards
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] sully9292:
Ok, today I was at my friends house and I checked my phone and I noticed that I was on 1x as a signal. I was wondering if anybody had that problem?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] TaintedByte:
It just means that there is currently no 3G data connection at your location. It's location specific or perhaps Sprint is servicing a tower close to your friends house. Nothing you can do about it, unfortunately.

Sent from my Nexus 7
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] sully9292:
Thanks and I can't wait till all of the LTE towers are up
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kkh786:
For the guys who updated to stock 4.0.4 from stock 4.0.3..

I went from stock 4.0.3 to stock 4.0.4 through Kies and I have the 00000000000 serial number issue (as seen with some of the earlier stock leaks).

I am not bothered if the serial number stays like that as long as there aren't anymore issues (i.e. bugs/perks due to bad install etc), so far I haven’t had any issues.. seems pretty smooth and bug free.. time will tell though..

Is there a fix and how can I can re-flash the same firmware just to make sure it wasn't a bad install (without rooting etc)

I have always been completely stock.

How bizarre..
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sun90:
as long as ur IMEI no is intact and ur phone is wrk'ng fine, there is no need to panick ma8.

i have custom rom's running on my s2 right from day one i unboxed the same,rooted and installed custom one's and since then i have serial no unknown. but have no issue so far:)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kkh786:
Hmm,

Thanks for the prompt reply mate.

I guess I will have to live with it until we get JB.. A few months maybe.

But to be fair, this firmware has been the smoothest version I have used since GB days.

Don't see the need for rooting until JB. ;)

Sent from my GT-I9100
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vietcn:
this firmware is smooth but my phone is overheating like mad and also crashes on some games quite a lot. Had to take the battery out loads of times to restart it.
[Dell Streak 7] ikutoisahobo:
Hi,

I looked nearly everywhere for the Dell Backup and Restore app but could not find it, the Play Store claims that my device (Streak 7) isn't compatible even though I had this app installed just a few weeks ago....

I'd love and appreciate it if someone could supply me with an APK of this app.

Here is the link to the application on the Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nero.android.dellbackup&hl=en
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ercxar:
Hello everyone! after flashing new Jelly Bean versions I found that the font that used in notifications and notification bar showing date and time is different from system font!

I love that font, anyone knows what's the name of that font? or atleast how can I find it out?

I'll really appreciate your help
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sun90:
its called 'Roboto serie's font:)

using root explore/browser go to SYSTEM>Fonts and u will find all there
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ercxar:
wow thanks for the fast answer!:D

I didn't know that I can find the font by itself!:good:
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sanglxagdm:
@thank sun90

i also need it :good:
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cinetech:
Hi

I replaced Roboto-Regular.ttf and it didn;t change the font, and/or size. How can I change the specific font for the notification bar (pull down).

Thanks
[Nexus 7 Accessories] rtbluver:
I didn't see a thread.but I just emailed gameklip about these for the nexus 7s. At the price they are now idbbe in for sure. They look like they would be easy to play. The only thing is be worried about is holding up the n7 with this on it and my arm. I ain't no small.boy but I think anyone would get fatigued after a while.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] rtbluver:
http://www.talkandroid.com/125399-gameklip-makes-gaming-on-the-go-fun-and-easy/
[Nexus 7 Accessories] arrjaytea:
Interested in what you hear back.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] _MetalHead_:
I have one for my One X, it's amazing. Easily my favorite accessory. Would love to have one for my Nexus 7.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] earlyberd:
The Nexus 7 is almost three times the weight of the Galaxy Nexus. You're going to need forearms of steel in order to be able to play games for extended periods of time.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] _MetalHead_:
Good thing my forearms are rock solid. Well, my right one is anyway. :D
[Nexus 7 Accessories] WinDroidGuy:
He's making one for the Nexus 7, just need to get everything else worked out. His friend just got a Nexus 7 and they are getting it measured and such
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Ryjabo:
http://www.thisiswhyimbroke.com/iphone-fan

I found this hilarious so I thought I'd share a little LOLs with the GNex community, from whom I've received so much knowledge and awesomeness.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] GuestD0701:
Lmao

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Xparent Blue Tapatalk 2
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] thephantom:
Nice one there
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jaycarag:
One of the comments:

Russ Palmer

This just proves that the iphone can do anything.

Yeah right. Haha! The maker of that thing should be careful. If Apple finds out that this exist, they will sue the maker for patent infringement. Then they'll slap the Apple logo on it and sell it for 100$.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] sublimaze:
Just goes to show iSheep will buy anything. You could put an apple logo on a turd and someone would buy it.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] goyjuss:
Where can I purchase said turd? Is there a line for it already?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Mach3.2:
L0l.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] erasable:
Isheep get hot in the summer with all that wool.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] spencer88:
LOL I use the turd analogy all the time and I just showed my gf your comment and I said "See, I'm not the only one who says that!" She then proceeded to call me stupid.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] JonathanBarca10:
Truth.

And the worst part? People would pay that to get it.

Damn hipsters.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Zepius:
wonder if its actually called... i-Blow
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] phatmanxxl:
I agree, it should be priced at $100 and it would sell.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] GuestK00426:
http://iphone.appstorm.net/roundups/lifestyle-roundups/45-iphone-home-screens/

The iPhone fanboys call this "home screen customisation". #facepalm
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jjhiza:
Lmfao! That fan idea has to be the most ridiculous thing I've ever seen. And as for this example of stock iPhone "minimalism"...

I say this...

Galaxy Nexus - Liquid JB v2 Beta 1
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] thephantom:
But it is minimalism. There's minimal space to place in more icons. :D
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] MS.:
Hahaha, good one :D Now they have to make a fan that cools down the phone, by sucking air in :D
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] GuestK00426:
I feel this would be more appropriate......

http://verydemotivational.memebase.com/2012/04/06/demotivational-posters-facetile/
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jjhiza:
^Hahahahaha! Priceless! :D:thumbup:

Galaxy Nexus - Liquid JB v2 Beta 1
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Exodian:
An isuck to go along with an iblow. Sweet.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] 3devious:
After the market is saturated with those two devices, I'll sell one for $100 that has a switch on the fan to make it go both ways (pun intended) and we can say that's gone from suck to blow. :eek:

Happy Friday everyone.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] shinydesert:
OMG,I hope somebody is willing to port it to android,I would love to be a betatester. I can see myself giving feedback to the developer.

Mega LOL :laugh:
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Gorjess:
"The next iPhone would have a bigger screen so you can have another row of icons.. Revolutionary!" -Apple..
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Exodian:
Apple is inventing a screen bigger than 3.5 inches? Revolutionary.

I see more lawsuits in the future.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jjhiza:
Look kinda like a Nexus we all know?

And no extra rows for icons, because

Galaxy Nexus - Liquid JB v2 Beta 1
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] :
http://www.cultofandroid.com/13170/its-official-siri-wants-to-show-you-pictures-of-stallions-humor/

Looks like Siri likes to show you stallions.AOKP much ?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Neomastermind:
So much hate in this thread. I must have ventured into the bad side of the android neighborhood.

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] :
Shhh!The mods are listening!Don't give us away ! :P
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] anton2009:
Kinda off topic, but I stumbled upon a new iPad "theme" that looks identical to the Paranoid Android UI. Check it out.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] wyattyoss:
I'm pretty sure the iPad has always had that dual column setup.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Amowagou:
Since the iPhone is so cool, who needs an iFan?

But where can I find one for my GN?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] anton2009:
Oh I see. Weird. It must be something about that design that reminds me of the android Ui then.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] wyattyoss:
I believe they had that before we had our Xooms and whatnots with the tablet UI. I'm by no means an Apple fanboy, but I will give credit where its due.
[LG Optimus 2x] mrchan93:
has anyone tried 2 batteries not

I am sorry Vietnam and I'm not good at English

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/1800mAh-Lith...1cb027#ht_2640wt_1037&clk_rvr_id=370763804274

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Blue-Diamond...899b22#ht_1789wt_1139&clk_rvr_id=370755459956
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] smovie:
today my nexus s OTA to 4.1.1, cifs manager can't work now, please help!
[Off-topic] wilbso:
Hi,

whats the lyrics to charlie the drunk guinea pig's rap he does on episode 2 thats starts at 1:57 to 2:10 ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BeTboHieI88 )

thanks :)

-wilbso
[Off-topic] Archer:
Even if you could tell what he said, posting it on here would either be a lot of *s or would get you told off.

Thread closed.
[HD7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Arian98:
Hi...

I have an HTC HD7 T9292...

OS Version : 7.10.8107.79

I jaust wanted to know is there any way to jailbreak my device WITHOUT install costum roms?!

PLEASE HELP...

Thanks
[HD7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xdrc45:
Currently there is no real active Jailbreak for our devices. The Chevron unlock tool has expired some time ago.

Here are a couple option that you can do:

You can buy a AppHub developer account for like $99 at a years use. With this account you can submit to the marketplace and can only install a max of 10 unsigned apps.

Sign-up for a free student AppHub account. You have to be a student and have a student email address. With this account you can submit to the marketplace and can only install a max of 3 unsigned apps.

The only other option is to install a custom rom and fully unlock your device. This will allow you to customize and tweak your device and you can install as many unsigned apps as you want.
[HD7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Arian98:
can you help me with custom roms ?

witch one is better?!!
[HD7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xdrc45:
There are some great custom roms available... These are a couple that I like and I would research all of them and then decide which one is best for you!

Intrinsic rom. http://xdaforums.com/show....php?t=1281482

Deepshining rom. http://xdaforums.com/show....php?t=1271118

Nextgen rom. http://xdaforums.com/show....php?t=1348710

Take a look at Shadows tutorial, it explains the process and the steps on how to install a custom rom on the HD7 here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1295068
[HD7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Meivoon:
just like he said the best way for you is a costum rom.

you just have to downgrade your SPL, then you can RSPL or HSPL.

after all of that, you can be able to install costum rom!

p.s. : rom e sevvomi ro begiri behtare! ;)

bedrud! :D
[HD7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Arian98:
links doesn't work... :(
[HD7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xdrc45:
That's weird... Try these:

Deepshining rom:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1271118

Nextgen rom:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1348710

Intrinsic rom:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1281482

Shadows tutorial:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1295068
[Desire HD General] danvo01:
after HTC announced that will not be issued update to ICS for Desire HD, I am very angry. And because I afraid that our protests will not be taken from HTC seriously, I wonder what can we do. Thought me, if Sense GUI can not be ported to alternative ROMs, for example for CyanogenMod..? I know it isn´t ok, but HTC has done a bad thing also. Sorry, I'm just very angry ... (and sorry for my english..)
[Desire HD General] ScarfaceMT:
Simple, next phone which you buy won't be an HTC. Don't support a company you don't like with your money.
[Desire HD General] motherninja:
+1 before mod andyharney close down this useless thread.
[Desire HD General] danvo01:
He can close it. It´s only about my angry. HTC wants only our money. Not want´s to support "old" models. Buy new. Everytime. You get no support. Everytime.
[Desire HD General] Andy:
Thread Closed.

If you want to protest, grab some placards ant pitch a tent outside HTC's HQ. Simply posting on XDA will not help.
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mangomonkey00:
i just wanted to know if i can use themes developed for galaxy s can be used on galaxy s plus
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Avesh10:
In short No..u cant use..!
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lord_Xovon:
Like dead trigger not ports, tegra 3 native games like the rpg horn?