yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] I r o n M a n:
In my quest to find the best android phone money can buy, I have arrived at the following list, along with the major reasons to buy them-

1) Samsung Galaxy SIII - Quad core

2) HTC One X - Quad core

3) LG Otimus 4X HD - Awesome screen, quad core

4) Galaxy Nexus - Fastest updates

5) Sony Xperia S - Great camera

6) HTC One S

7) Samsung Galaxy Note - Huge screen

8) Samsung Galaxy Note 2 (Not released yet)

9) Droid RAZR HD-amazing battery life

10) LG Optimus G (Not released yet)

And since this is the most popular android forum in the world, I would like to know your thoughts.

In terms of specs, I think the LG Optimus 4X HD wins out. But then, I could be wrong.

Maybe I should wait for the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 to arrive in my country?

I'm prepared to wait for about a month or so before I buy.

If there are other great phones not on the list, please add.

I'm open to all your suggestions and opinions, but please be polite.

Hopefully, this thread will help other potential buyers to make better decisions too.

Thanks, beforehand.

Peace
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MasterGGM:
LG Optimus G

http://www.phonescoop.com/articles/article.php?a=11037
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AJ88:
Optimus 4x HD

we all should be polite enough to press thanks for anyone who helped US.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] metamasterplay:
In term of software usability and updates (specially from xda) you should choose between HTC and Samsung. And personally I love how sense makes everything easy and One X is told to have better camera so I'd go for that.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] myawan:
Why not Motorola, they have sexy slim phones with awesome battery life like DROID RAZR HD series or even RAZR MAXX. BTW LG Optimus G is gonna be daddy phone which will be released soon.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] part 1994:
:good:

bro go for the s3 its a boss phone :good:
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jonny:
@OP, beats audio is just an EQ profile and apps such as poweramp can get a better sound than beats anyway (for my ears)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] I r o n M a n:
Thanks for the suggestions, everyone.

I an a bit reluctant about buying Motorola as I have had bad experiences with customer care in the past. Though, Droid RAZR HD is an awesome phone.

I will add it to the list
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] I r o n M a n:
I agree. Buy the speaker is also made by Beats, right? So it has a pretty bad**s speaker. ;)

Also, beats compatibility would be great for my Beats Studio HD
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] I r o n M a n:
Woah! This phone is definitely going on the list ;)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sashank:
No, the speaker is a normal one. Even with headphones, the beats headphones don't have any special advantage other than the branding and flashiness. Because Beats audio is just an equalizer profile, which makes certain types of music sound good. Any good quality headphones will have the same quality as Beats headphones. Coming back to the speaker, it's just OK. Better than my HTC Desire HD, but nothing special.

I love the screen of the One X though. I haven't used the Optimus 4X, but compare to GS3 I like the One X's screen much better. It's bright and the colours at great. I'm not a fan of AMOLED's over-saturated and unreal colours.

Factor this into your choice too - battery life. What kind of phone user are you? Do you use your phone heavily during the day when it's not on charge, or do you use it for the most part at home or near a charger? The One X doesn't have a removable battery, while the Galaxy S3 does, so if battery life is an issue you can always swap the battery if its removable. Don't know about the others. One S doesn't have a removable battery too.

Personally, I love the HTC One X save for the non-removable battery and lack of microSD slot. Also keep in mind, quad core doesn't really make much of a difference other than increased battery usage. Single core is too slow for phones now, but dual core is just right. Maybe a few years in the future phones will be used for such computing applications that require quad core processors, but right now that's not the case. Phones just don't need that much processing power right now. So don't consider a phone exclusively for quad core processors. The Galaxy Nexus with it's dual core processor is amazing in terms of usage.

I'm quite disillusioned by the support shown for relatively old phones by most of the manufacturers. Like the Samsung Galaxy S and HTC Desire HD upgrades to ICS. They're blatantly ignoring their old phones even before their time has come, and are giving ridiculous reasons to justify their actions. In terms of development support, Sony is being the best among the companies. All their 2011 phones received ICS, and will probably get JellyBean too. Even if unofficial, they will get fully working JellyBean, because Sony is supporting the development community by providing the required resources. Can't say the same about Samsung (to an extent) and especially HTC. Sony Xperia S is a nice phone, may not have the best screen, but has a good camera and other specs. The only other phone for assured updates (at least for 1-2 Android versions after the currently released version, is of course the Galaxy Nexus.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] I r o n M a n:
Thanks a lot, for your valuable insight.

I am a very regular user and use my phone multiple times when not a home. So I guess that rules out one x in that perspective, also I keep changing phones, so micro Sim also doesn't seem attractive.

But I really really want the latest updates so nexus and Sony are looking good too.

And LG Optimus look the best in terms of specs but hasn't received many reviews yet

I'm confused....
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] I r o n M a n:
Thanks a lot.

So, reading your comment, SIII.is looking like the best choice right now.

Maybe I should wait a month or so, and wait for the note 2 which, I think, would be ideal... After all, I'm not in a hurry.

Price is not really an issue, so does the retailer you mentioned also deal in other phones?

Thanks for the effort. :)
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Nidal Mustafa:
Connection Problem or Invalid MMI Code

I have a Coolpad 7260 phone which has been working perfectly until today.

When I made upgrade to it and after booting I got this message:

USSD code running. Connection problem or invalid MMI code.

The phone still works perfectly except for this issue. My broadband connection via Wi-Fi is being received strongly by the phone.

Does anyone have any idea how to resolve this please? Thank you.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] TeeJay3800:
Please familiarize yourself with forum rules. Double posting is not allowed. Thread closed.

Other thread for reference: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=31283159
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kitschki:
Well i changed my shw m250k phone into a gt i9100 one and flashed siyah flashed custom rom etc. But..since a reboot my carrier name (in notification bar and in lockscreen) changed to KR KTF KT (it was smthing like kt|olleh). so did anyone else experience this? i wasnt roaming so thats not the problem. im not having connection issues, its always 4 bars..i saw many threads but they were all about roaming but thats not my issue, is it? would be nice if someone would help me.

Model number: GT I9100

Android version: 4.0.4

Baseband: I9100XXKH3

Kernel: 3.0.1.5-Siyah-s2 v4.1.4

Build: IMM76I

Mod: Omega v4.0 AOKP Build 37 ICS 4.0.4

2nd Rom DragonICS or something like that

the modem is changed to KH3, it was something different before

Sorry but this wont be nice to read cuz i have to type this on handy
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sun90:
try changing ur modem to the earlier one u had and see, the issue mght get resolved for u:)

or even u can ask ur carrier people about the same(MODEM):)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kitschki:
dont get this one..i should ask who?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kitschki:
Changing rom has fixed it...for now. lets see
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jimmyjoker:
Dont know that my title is sufficiently clear, same problem could be mentioned here in Q&A, but i dont know how to search that topic, through which sentence or words.

Anyway, when i am trying to watch a movie in my adroid device (Xperia Sola), sometimes it directly opens it with flash player withing the browser (Btw i am using stock) and sometimes it wants me to open with some apps, like Movies, Quickpic and MX Player. Since i am able to play that video with flash player in my computer, i want that video to be played by flash player, not by some apps.

Actually MX Player is better in watching movies, but sometimes it cant grab the movie, but flash player makes no problem like that.

PS: I unchecked "Play HTTP Links" in MX Player, but there is no such option in stock Movies app and Quickpic.

I would be appreciated for your all possible solutions.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AJ88:
Its may be because sometimes the files to be played is flv so it directly plays in flash player sometimes its different like mp4 etc than browser asks you to choose an app...

And if you want than you can choose flash player as default player than it will play in flash player automatically

we all should be polite enough to press thanks for anyone who helped US.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jimmyjoker:
Then, where is that option?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AJ88:
When ever you try to play a video this type of pop up will appear..

So what you have to do is just tick in the box use by default for this action.. Then select whatever player you want to play default..

we all should be polite enough to press thanks for anyone who helped US.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jimmyjoker:
Since there is no option to play with Flash Player, i cant shoose this.
[TouchPad General] ranjib:
I have the voodoo app on my Samsung which lowers the sensivity of the microphone to record (loud) live music.

Is there something similar for TP?
[TouchPad General] chicle_11:
There is an app in Google play that does something like that. I can't remember the name of it right now, but a search in the playstore should turn it up.

I haven't used it, just read good things about it.

I usually record in webOs, you should try that, too.
[TouchPad General] ranjib:
;) There is no Soundcloud App in WebOS, isn't it?
[HTC Pico (Explorer)] flowish:
Hi mate, i want share my little project just for fun not seriously, this is my kernel and i give the name "Garuda", Garuda is android kernel for htc explorer (MSM7225A) with many modification and many feature you can't find this feauture in the stok kernel.

of course it's opensource here my source ,you can build your own kernel with this kernel based, and your patches is very-very welcome. but dont spam or scam me ;)

Read 1st :

[B][I][COLOR="Red"]Im not warranty your device, please do with your own risks !, and please use google or youtube how to compile the kernel, dont ask me how to build this, because google is the best teacher [/COLOR][/I][/B]:good:

Current Version : Release#4

Changelog Release#4 :

Changelog Release#3 :

Changelog Release#2 :

Changelog Release#1 :

Github : https://github.com/digitalcode
[HTC Pico (Explorer)] flowish:
for update ..
[HTC Pico (Explorer)] euplio:
does this works on sense based roms?
[HTC Pico (Explorer)] flowish:
of course :)
[HTC Pico (Explorer)] BleedingIris:
404 not found on github,

So,actually where is the download link to kernel
[HTC Pico (Explorer)] flowish:
my mistake, check the link again. sorry
[HTC Pico (Explorer)] chikanchilly:
Hi does it work for cm9?

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how do i download this kernel. if from github then how?
[HTC Pico (Explorer)] flowish:
of course but if you want ics, you need compile from ics branch
[HTC Pico (Explorer)] vrshivashankar:
Hi i m using Lirokoa's latest build cm 9.1 can i use ur kernel with this ROM?

If i need to come back to normal kernel is that possible or i need to do re install ROM????
[HTC Pico (Explorer)] chikanchilly:
Dudw just download flowfishs rom "pure cm9 from" pico android development. It kicks ass. It has an amazing linux kernel but build 1.
[HTC Pico (Explorer)] flowish:
maybe next week im using build#4 (need test some driver)
[HTC Pico (Explorer)] bahek332:
seems like a cool kernel. will it work with miui 4?
[HTC Pico (Explorer)] flowish:
i think, it should be work. but now only available gingerbread branch, i will reupload the ics branch
[HTC Pico (Explorer)] Gaurav619:
Please include the latest build in your modified CM
[HTC Pico (Explorer)] chikanchilly:
This is the most amazing kernel and it has made the best rom even better!!!

^_^
[HTC Pico (Explorer)] flowish:
later, because my country doesnt have a fast connection :(
[HTC Pico (Explorer)] chikanchilly:
Hey please teach me how to use this kernel with lirokoas build 7. I love your kernel and I really want it. :(
[HTC Pico (Explorer)] chikanchilly:
Comment peepuls. I desperately need this kernel
[HTC Pico (Explorer)] flowish:
you need kitchen for extract the boot.img
[HTC Pico (Explorer)] chikanchilly:
What kiychen and where will you get it
[HTC Pico (Explorer)] vkcskn:
Flashable zip??

can you give me flashable zip of this kernel? please
[HTC Pico (Explorer)] dead_eagle:
Upload flashable zip
[HTC Pico (Explorer)] chikanchilly:
flashable zip

please dude i love your kernel and it is best with cm9

try uploading a flashable zip.

i am still noob at using github, if you could train me. anyone :(

thanks and wonderful job :good:
[HTC Pico (Explorer)] dead_eagle:
You can find other flashable zip and you can change boot.img
[HTC Pico (Explorer)] chikanchilly:
Where do I get boot.img and can I get sakindia123 s kernel?
[HTC Pico (Explorer)] flowish:
search dsixda kitchen ;)
[HTC Pico (Explorer)] tags23:
how to install the kernel.. im new here. thanks
[HTC Pico (Explorer)] scout1089:
yeah, can you provide us a flashible zip? :) not everyone here is a developer, there are also noobs like me who is still learning.. thank you, by the way your kernel seems awesome. :good:
[HTC Pico (Explorer)] :
Please Anyone...Upload Boot.img... And Modules For Release#4 / Latest One....

I want to include this kernel in my own rom "HOLO Sandwich Version 1.0" :D

Anyone please?
[HTC Pico (Explorer)] thewisenerd:
The link is working. Not the "opensource here" link. the GitHub Link.

https://github.com/digitalcode
[HTC Pico (Explorer)] flowish:
zzz, github web it's managing version control and of course always opensource ,did you check repositories android_kernel_htc_pico ? :eek:
[HTC Pico (Explorer)] chikanchilly:
works wid jb?

does this kernel work wid cm10?????

:confused:
[HTC Pico (Explorer)] arunsai123:
Just a noob question, flashing this kernel will cause any side effects to the device? I mean hardware failure?
[HTC Pico (Explorer)] Bugdown:
what is KERNEL do in HTC? sorry for a noob question, Im just new in android
[HTC Pico (Explorer)] R. SAINT:
For rom build for ny android device kernel z used for balancing in hw/ sw support.. ;)

N plz post such typ queries in general section of xd..

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Not at all.. U can flash kernel without worry.. :cool:

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Yeah.. Wid ny rom dat is made for pico... ;)

Hit :thumbup: if i helped...
[HTC Pico (Explorer)] arunsai123:
There is no downloadable zip format for flashing?

I have to compile them in ubuntu?
[HTC Pico (Explorer)] Gladiator00:
No flashable zip and intructions on how to get this in pico.. Need help asap..
[HTC Pico (Explorer)] ngoralph:
hmmm long method download minicm10 extract boot.img from there then replace it to your desired rom
[HTC Pico (Explorer)] ourico4:
Garuda Kernel 4# ZIP to CWM

http://www.mediafire.com/?mud5vuq0981riji
[HTC Pico (Explorer)] Gladiator00:
Will it work on every Rom?
[HTC Pico (Explorer)] Apex-Predator:
Yup all ics based rom,
[HTC Pico (Explorer)] chikanchilly:
It doesn't have wifi modules
[HTC Pico (Explorer)] :
Then whats the use!! ? -_-

I was going to flash this!
[HTC Pico (Explorer)] chikanchilly:
Ya dude. You have any idea how to make a flashable zip?

Could you pm me instructions?

Please
[HTC Pico (Explorer)] #define:
Man just push the required wifi modules using adb.. U've got the kernel source right?? ICS kernel source by lirokoa??
[HTC Pico (Explorer)] chikanchilly:
Yeah i have garuda kernel 4 source also, but i can't figure out how to push the modules too.
[HTC Pico (Explorer)] ourico4:
Sorry guys, I only tried to help with that file

I see something is wrong as u said :crying:

Should I delete it?
[HTC Pico (Explorer)] chikanchilly:
No man good job to get it compiled. Wifi modules missing. But we can push through adb
[HTC Pico (Explorer)] :
Let Me Try..Wait guys!! :)

Path to wifi modules...???
[HTC Pico (Explorer)] chikanchilly:
garuda build 5

No link
[HTC Pico (Explorer)] jorno88:
For adb you need to enable usb/android debugging in developer options, also give root access to both apps and ADB.

Then you can type in your cmd

adb root

adb remount (to mount system as writable)

adb push bcmdhd.ko /system/lib/modules/ (i believe this is the correct path)

adb push kineto_gan.ko /system/lib/modules/

adb reboot
[HTC Pico (Explorer)] Apex-Predator:
Can't anyone make a simple flash able zip

...

And make work easy .......
[HTC Pico (Explorer)] chikanchilly:
adb

does it have to be in bootloader or fastboot or recovery or normal system is ok?????

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can anyone link me to the koushs any kernel updater????
[HTC Pico (Explorer)] jorno88:
This can simply be done when android is running, just plug in your phone to your pc and check if "adb devices" shows you a device, then you can start these steps
[HTC Pico (Explorer)] chikanchilly:
thanx it found my device but it says error:device offline

any solution?
[HTC Pico (Explorer)] Malhar0101:
Can't find

I am not able to find release 4, can anybody help me????:confused::confused::confused::confused:
[HTC Pico (Explorer)] Rishik999:
I suppose u need to compile it 1st as said by OP with ICS branch :p
[HTC Pico (Explorer)] ngoralph:
http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?mdh5957fqqn7bd6

link for v5 i got it from aokp build8

all credits to flowish :)
[HTC Pico (Explorer)] mmk.dr:
Will that be the final kernel #5 or will flowish mod it and release it?
[HTC Pico (Explorer)] ngoralph:
All i did was put boot.IMG and modules of aokp build 8 and turn it into flashable zip dont know if flowish is planning to release one
[HTC Pico (Explorer)] #define:
Hey guys.. I compiled a kernel from the garuda sources, but it didnt work.. Stuck at the white HTC screen.. I used the ramdisk from aokp ics build 8... build doesnt give errors.. does anyone have an idea of what might be going wrong??
[HTC Pico (Explorer)] nik007rock:
Have you tried to flash it ?it works?
[HTC Pico (Explorer)] ngoralph:
yes always using it :)

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guys i decompiled the v5 from aokp of flowish and put the cm10 ramdisk which means it can boot cm10 roms do you guys want it??
[HTC Pico (Explorer)] Gladiator00:
Please can you upload the modules and kernel itself.

Sent from the phone everyone has on this forum! xD
[HTC Pico (Explorer)] ngoralph:
Garuda V5 with CM10 ramdisk

http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?q6l4jc72v73gqec

credits to

flowish for kernel

sakindia for ramdisk

Lirokoa for ramdisk

liverpool-fan for ramdisk
[HTC Pico (Explorer)] Gladiator00:
Will it work for ICS? Cuz the name says Garudav5JB
[HTC Pico (Explorer)] Apex-Predator:
Yes it will I m using it on my ics
[HTC Pico (Explorer)] ngoralph:
hmmmm i put cm10 ramdisk so im not sure but check the page before this, i posted the one for ics
[HTC Pico (Explorer)] Gaurav619:
+1 Dude

Thanks, I was waiting for a flashable zip :cowboy: :cool:
[HTC Pico (Explorer)] vishuhtc:
i flashed the ics garuda kernel over cm9 build11 now i am unable to install any apps

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i am unable to install apps after flashing this should i flash gapps also
[HTC Pico (Explorer)] ngoralph:
ummm i don't think its related??? never experienced that in ics nor in JB
[HTC Pico (Explorer)] vishuhtc:
so should i flash it gain
[HTC Pico (Explorer)] ngoralph:
try flashing rom+kernel and check if problem is still there
[HTC Pico (Explorer)] vishuhtc:
ya that is what i did

i removed boot of ics and replaced it with garuda kernel and flashed it

between i iused d2ext+ script in rom is it causing apps not to install
[HTC Pico (Explorer)] BleedingIris:
No improvements in battery drain on garuda v5,not one bit IMHO

cm9b11/mcm9b3 htc ex
[HTC Pico (Explorer)] BleedingIris:
But call recording in line is something to be a top feature in this kernel.. :)

cm9b11/mcm9b3 htc a310e
[HTC Pico (Explorer)] Gaurav619:
Kernel giving fc's flashed on CM9 Build11

Problem in call
[HTC Pico (Explorer)] #define:
I just compiked one last night.. for use with cm9... i face no fcs or lags or anything...

I make you read.
[HTC Pico (Explorer)] BleedingIris:
Well.. post it here then.

btw,is call recording working? It was supposed to work with this kernel along with rvoix

coz it has call recording drivers and modules or so I think...

cm9b11/mcm9b3 htc a310e
[HTC Pico (Explorer)] #define:
I'll post it here in the evening... last paper 2mrw... and i dnt use call recording so cant help you there... but you can test urself and see if it wrks.. :thumbup:

I make you read.
[HTC Pico (Explorer)] 7alvi:
But Ngoralph posted garuda v5 for cm9!!

Sent from my HTC Explorer A310e
[HTC Pico (Explorer)] #define:
Posted on suggestion..

Alright.. I am posting this kernel I compiled from the Garuda kernel source on ptcpayme's suggestion... Its not a flashable zip.. You're gonna have to fastboot flash it and then push the modules into /system/lib/modules... I have renamed the kernel, to brag to my friends, but its still Garuda kernel..

PS : I have used CM9 ramdisk so it will work on cm9.. for other roms, try a fastboot boot first.. if it boots, then you can flash it..
[HTC Pico (Explorer)] #define:
I am not posting a new version or anything.. Its just that ptcpayme told me that he was having some problems with the current Garuda kernel, and I wasnt having any problems with the one I use, so he asked me to post it.. So I did.. :)
[HTC Pico (Explorer)] BleedingIris:
Before I flash it.. just want to ask you whether all the modules(lcd,libs etc) are needed? Most roms I have only 4 mods are present.(though in sensegb, I had upto 12)

cm9b11/mcm9b3 htc a310e
[HTC Pico (Explorer)] #define:
Well, that would be upto you.. If you have the space, I'd recommend pushing all of them... Only 4 are needed, the rest are device specific I think....

I make you read.
[HTC Pico (Explorer)] BleedingIris:
When I use this kernel, it takes a real long time to charge fully.. Do you have this issue?

...dirty... punisher.... lol

cm9b11/mcm9b3 htc a310e
[HTC Pico (Explorer)] deathxlive.lx:
Hay flowish dude are you thinking about making a kernel like kernel garuda for kernel 3.x.x
[HTC Pico (Explorer)] kamal3589:
zip file

can anybody provide zip file to be used for Nextgen rom..
[HTC Pico (Explorer)] Parth_14:
Search before you ask mate :)

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=34626727
[HTC Pico (Explorer)] ngoralph:
nextgen is stock based right? i don't know if it's possible to use garuda kernel for it
[HTC Pico (Explorer)] Apex-Predator:
No it only works for ics roms;:o:sly:
[HTC Pico (Explorer)] #define:
I used it nextgen 1.4....

I make you read.
[HTC Pico (Explorer)] kamal3589:
can you guide me how to do it...because i m not able to find any zip file here for that
[HTC Pico (Explorer)] BleedingIris:
There's a zip file flashable 3 pages back

cm9b11/mcm9b3 htc a310e