yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] zaclimon:
Hardware acceleration is the fact that the GPU is being used in certain tasks instead of the CPU so it loads off the CPU a lot. You can see it in an example of your computer playing a 1080p video from vlc for example. (don't know if you have nvidia but this is a rough example). Certain apps for android require H/W for example chrome (well it's maybe something related to the drivers though).
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] Higgs_Boson:
I'll attempt to sum up what zaclimon said in layman's terms. In your computer, and nowadays smartphones, you have two critical components to run software: The CPU (your processor) and your GPU (your video card). Normally, your CPU would be responsible for processing general tasks and processes. However, in order to make the computer more efficient, the CPU will offload certain tasks and processes which the video card (GPU) can do better.

For example, in Android 4.x and up Netflix requires hardware acceleration to perform at peak functionality. That's not to say that the CPU doesn't do any of the work, but the CPU is going to offload some processes to the GPU from the Netflix software that the GPU can do better; such as video streaming.
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] DZonikg:
HW also means much smother UI
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] Higgs_Boson:
Correct, as UI rendering would be offloaded primarily to the video card.
[Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sinister1:
Someone please correct me if I am wrong but let me get this right. If I decide to get a Windows 8 Phone but choose not to upgrade to this horrible Windows 8 OS, I can't have Xbox Music on Windows 7? Will I be forced to upgrade to Windows 8 in order to sync with my WP8?:confused:
[Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Techno-Freak:
Windows Phone app for desktop

No, you will not be forced to Windows 8, just to connect and sync with WP8.

Microsoft has released Windows Phone app for desktop, which supports Windows 7, Windows 8 and Mac.

Read more:

Sync between PC and Phone

Windows Phone 8 shows as Removable/Portable device in Explorer when connected to Windows PC, and it supports drag/drop or copy/paste as well.
[Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sinister1:
Thank you for setting me straight on this. :good:
[Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mcosmin222:
Windows 8 is not horrible, stop believing every single stupid article about it on the web.
[Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dazza9075:
Your right but lets not go down this road :)

Consider making your thread titles a lot more useful, perhaps something like "Does WP8 need Windows 8 to sync"

not only is that more useful to people responding to posts but also to those searching and asking questions

"wait a Sec" is about as useful and informative as a chocolate tea pot in a dark cupboard. :silly:
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] supboy1:
Hello everyone!

I accepted an OTA update a while ago and noticed today that my root access disappeared. So, I went on-line and tried to do research to get root access back and all I found were websites telling me to never do an ota when rooted. However, I already did it and I couldn't find how to reroot my phone. Am I going to be rootless forever now? Does anyone know a way to get root access back? Please help me out~
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Exel:
Root like you normally would?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
Updating while rooted is safe. If you have a modded system or recovery it will fail.

Any root method that worked previously will still work.

If you did it before you can do it again! :cool:
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] mjhay19:
Agree. Just root it again.

---------- Post added at 02:49 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:47 PM ----------

Agreed. Just root it again.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] graveghoul:
By chance is there a possibility to port the Multiview portion as an apk over to our device? Im asking cause i not fluent in "porting".
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] Gwanatu:
It's probably something built in to the OS rather than an APK (which would just be an app). I'm sure given that the hardware is the same as the international version minus the modem, we'll probably get some good international ROMs with multitasking support soon. Just give it time, remember the phone hasn't even been out for a week yet!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] erootaku123:
If its a app, its possible. If its part of the system its not unless t-mobile releases it in a software update.
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] spoony2144:
I'm a noob but I've been trying to use psxperia to make Crash Bash work on my play and it didn't work, could someone make the app and SD data for me?

Thanks in advance
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] leetxperia:
Sorry, but it isnt allowed to do here.
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] spoony2144:
Sorry, I didn't know that :/ thanks anyway :)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pttynan:
Yesterday, I received my new sgs2. Like a moron I decided I would root and install a custom rom. Decided it wasn't for me. Now I wish to get back to stock.

I have followed a guide using odin to get me there somewhat there. However I'm stuck at android 4.03.

My GF who ordered her phone the same time as me has the followeing info..

This is what I had originally.

Could anyone help me get back to it?

Regards

Paul
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] preseodymium:
Download your firmware from sammobile.com. then flash it through Odin it should be fine.
[HTC EVO 3D] coal686:
Honestly, your post was tl;dr for me, but I think you would be best served to follow ramjet's guide to s-off. It's really the easiest and includes everything you need.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1889438
[HTC EVO 3D] Logic33:
Lol. I'm not surprised. I tend to pour my heart out on forums when I get to the point of desperation.

Gonna be honest with you, zero interest in the wire tap method. Zero. Not trying it. Not even going to think about it. Sorry, I appreciate the idea but honestly screw that.
[HTC EVO 3D] raptoro07:
Then, honestly, you are EXTREMELY limited as to what you can do. S-Off is your best bet. Good Luck.
[HTC EVO 3D] Logic33:
I don't understand how that limits me at all. I just want to use the downgrade method to hboot 1.4 and s-off. I never had any intention of staying on hboot 1.5, and certainly not hboot 1.58.
[HTC EVO 3D] coal686:
From my understanding, the downgrade method works with hboot 1.58, but you have to brick your phone twice. But it really is the more challenging method so you may want to reconsider your stance on the wire trick. I've yet to hear of an unhappy customer who followed ramjet's guide.
[HTC EVO 3D] Logic33:
I'm not sure.

However, this thread can be closed because I *finally* got the RUU to work properly! I was doing things in the wrong order, and not using the .exe was a silly idea. It's much easier that way. Currently have stock ROM running on a locked 1.58 hboot. Now I can continue!
[HTC EVO 3D] coal686:
Good! :thumbup:

Keep posting questions, we'll do our best to help.
[HTC EVO 3D] Logic33:
LOLJK. I swear, at this point HTC must be trolling me. It's loaded up now. Thanks for trying to help everyone! I can't wait to get Jelly Bean on here soon! :D
[HTC EVO 3D] coal686:
Doubt this will help, but did you remove the PG86IMG.zip from your sd card? Also, did you run the ruu.exe while in bootloader (it will say fastboot usb in red). I'm sort of grasping at straws since the ruu usually works without issue when using the exe.
[HTC EVO 3D] Logic33:
I have a feeling you didn't see my update ;) It magically decided to work. Here comes double bricking action... this should be (un)fun D:
[HTC EVO 3D] chubaan:
i am on hboot 1.58 and used HTC Unlock and wire trick to get s-off. i was about to flash a JB Rom but realized that it requires hboot to be lower than 1.58. so all i do is pick the first hboot 1.40 from Here, put it in the root of SD, boot up the phone in recovery and flash that PG86IMG.zip.

once its done ill swap the SD with another one which would have the ROM i want to install, then boot again in recovery and wipe Dalvik+cache, and then flash ROM?

am i doing it right?

thank you.
[HTC EVO 3D] fdavila17:
No, do it from the bootloader
[HTC EVO 3D] ruckstande:
I have the exact situation with my wife's phone? I want to install Pacman on her phone which is still stock. Is all I have to do what chubaan said?
[HTC EVO 3D] fdavila17:
Just download the hboot you want, 1.50 or below to get PACMAN to.boot, rename it as PG86IMG.zip place it on the root of your sd card, go to.the bootloader and select yes to apply update , and your done
[HTC EVO 3D] chubaan:
Thank you.. that's what I did. And after you're done make sure to wipe dalvik and cache from recovery, at least in my case I had to. And then flash the rom. And that's it..
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dsound:
Hi all,

Slim Bean 2.8 has proven to be poor with battery, I've been losing 30% overnight while sleeping, which isn't very good for alarm clocks :)

I'm thinking of switching back to Slim ICS. I don't think this phone has ever been as good as it was when I was running Slim ICS.

Is there any trick to installing such an old rom? Or is it a case of, wipe cache, dalvik, factory reset, flash?

Any thoughts?

Thanks
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shameless15:
jelly bean roms are still under development so they may some times use a lot more battery well for me X-bean and hellybean working really great with good battery life u can try those

and yeah if u wanna go back to slim ICS dont forget to first install CM9 only then install Slim ICS over it with full wipe :good:
[Motorola Droid RAZR] kevintstephens:
I don't know why, but all of a sudden my MAXX has suddenly started getting TERRIBLE battery life. I can barely last a day anymore! By noon I'm down to 50% with little use! I have never been able to go more than a day with my MAXX, but it's gotten ridiculous lately. Here are some screen shots of my battery use screen.

Anyone know what could be causing this? By the way, I'm using Eclipse ROM.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] kevintstephens:
PS this is the battery life I used to get with the same device. This was about 2 months ago, and I don't think I've ever been able to achieve that since then.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] Computerized:
I have the same situation

since I upgraded to ICS before 2 weeks
[Motorola Droid RAZR] SAJdroid:
Reflash/upgrade to ECLISPE 1.5.1 , u should be ok .

Here is the link : http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1795493
[Motorola Droid RAZR] kevintstephens:
Just upgraded to Eclipse 1.5 and so far so good! I was able to go for 13 hours yesterday and I was only down to 40%!
[Motorola Droid RAZR] SAJdroid:
Cheers :good:
[Motorola Droid RAZR] mroneeyedboh:
Not to hijack, but Im coming to the Maxx from the gNEX ( ****ty-est battery Ive every had.. ) What Ive heard is that the maxx battery degrades fairly quickly and takes longer to charge as time goes on... True? Guessing this isnt the case for the OP
[Motorola Droid RAZR] SAJdroid:
Not sure on that , I am havin a Maxx no problems on charge time so far ... but when I use a universal travel charger I did notice that the charge time was almost double. We need to check this with other users to confirm.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] kevintstephens:
The extra charge time could be because of a low amperage output on that travel charger. Do you know what the amperage is? If you want maximum charging speed, you would need a charged with 1 amp output.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] Nandeh:
Yeah, that's the reason, while you get 800 mA when charging from AC, you just get max 350-400 mA when you do from car/USB connection, so you'll need double time to make a full charge :)
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tw1nz:
First i just thought it was one specific rom.. but everytime i install another rom, i get same problem. - Calender force close..

Anyone got same problen?

Soloution?

Thanks for any help u can offer.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] zyrtek69:
As far as I know this phone was supposed to come with need for speed installed. I jut have an icon that takes me to a website with little info about it. But when I look in the play store its in there for 6.99? Anyone have any news on this?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] boodies:
surely this topic came up as your were creating this thread. search. ib4l
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] gatorrph:
I searched and found nothing. My phone takes me to a web page saying "COMING SOON 10//30//2012". Not much time left to make a prompt delivery.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] Baratheonist:
Come Oct.30 I expect it to be a free download link.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] shojus:
Ya I just was thinkin about this too...? I wonder what the deal is with the whole "free" thing...
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] gatorrph:
Hmm, in my part of the world it's already Oct. 30. About 1.5 hours until Halloween in fact.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] shojus:
EXACTLY.... :confused:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] _Motoki_:
Same here. I am on the west coast even and there's not much time left in the 30th and still the link doesn't let me download.

The game is released in the Google Play store so it's definitely out, it's just that the T-Mobile deal hasn't been unlocked apparently.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] zyrtek69:
Cool thanks for replies. Just making sure to add this to the bs hype list. Phone is badass no doubt, but hate how it came out lacking multi view and screen recorder and now need for speed.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] julez456:
Screen recorder?? What is that? And I ended up just buying the Need for Speed game today anyways. From what I heard the "FREE" version we were supposed to get was only a demo anyways. :confused:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] jwwolfe77:
MOD EDIT: Quote removed. Offering the APK is in conflict with XDA's rules about warez.

Dude your awesome!!! Apk works perfectly. Thank you!!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] witeboy07:
That game is awesome! ! Graphics are like no other games I've ever seen on a phone. .
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] Jtrain88:
Your welcome

Your welcome!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] jghidalgo307:
Yeah. Its supposed to be a demo only, no clue how to get it so I went about my way of getting the apk.. sorry I meant the game on the play store. It runs wonderfully. The only problem I had was that I couldnt use pandora while playing it :/
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] windctyaudi:
Thanks jtrain88 for the apk works perfect
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] shojus:
Remember guys that sayin "Thanks" is great but hittin the "Thanks" button is even better.... Help him out a lil... :D :good:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] Jtrain88:
Your welcome

Your welcome!..hit thanks button plz!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] Krshaw18:
Thanks for the apk Jtrain! You the man!!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] Jtrain88:
Your wecome!

Your welcome
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] windctyaudi:
took care of it
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] _Motoki_:
Someone checked into it with EA who said it was coming soon, no ETA contact T-Mobile then they check with T-Mobile and they said contact EA. Sheesh.

http://support.t-mobile.com/thread/34784?tstart=0
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] mastermindx85:
Its out now!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] _Motoki_:
Yep I just noticed that and it wasn't there about a half hour ago when I last checked so they must have just posted it.

Downloading now.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] stevessvt:
Great graphics! And something about that car seems vaguely familiar to me.....
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] Tweh:
OH!! THANKS FOR REMINDING ME!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] igorenyuk:
Jtrain is da man!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] :
Ok guys, since this is getting out of hand here ...

If Need for Speed is a free offering to T-Mobile users/customers, you all have LEGAL means to get hold of your copy.

I already warned Jtrain88 about him spreading the APK (we still consider this warez). If you all want the game, then get it through legal channels.

THREAD CLOSED
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Androiduser96:
Well guys, I know there isn't a lot of stable JB roms out there.

But based on YOUR opinion and experience which ones are the best? It could be AOSP.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] bfranklin1986:
Actually most of them I've tried have been pretty stable. I'm on paradroid right now and everything is smooth.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Jaimesco12:
Sprints official jb port is by far the best one.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Androiduser96:
What are the bugs? if any. And Kernel?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Androiduser96:
What are the bugs?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] mt3g:
Read those threads and see what people post the most of. Being spoon fed is shunned here. It only takes about 5 minutes to skim through the last 5 pages and get an idea of the ROM.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Androiduser96:
I've tried. Trust me lol. I just can't get convinced since some users have bad experience on it. I'm very familiar with android, so I was planning on asking someone whos running it.

Btw, I couldn't install PA.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] mt3g:
Why couldn't you install PA?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Jaimesco12:
What recovery do you have? you should get touch recovery (my bad if that's not what it's called)
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Androiduser96:
it kept giving me installation aborted.

You mean TWRP? Im using CWM.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Jaimesco12:
Yeah TWRP. you need to flash that recovery to be able to get aosp based roms
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] AttachedSilver:
AOKP JB MileStone 1
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] krackerjac:
How's the battery life?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Jaimesco12:
Bugs?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] AttachedSilver:
4+ hours of screen time with lean kernel ;)
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Five10legacy:
I personally have been using Deviant Dev FrostyJB_4.1.1-v6. It is really fast but not has fast as Wicked ICS v7 Rom. But I just love the Frosty Jelly bean the only problem I am having now is that whenever I restart my phone it switches the default keyboard back to stock and not swiftkey 3.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] th1nkm4d:
i've been jumping around from CM10 nightlies, PA 2.23/2.51/2.52, and Liquid Smooth RC7... trying to find a good battery.

out of the 3, i like CM10 the most, so i'll probably go back to CM10 nightlies, if not CM10 M2.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] megareyes:
My fav have been so far Frostys and Paranoid Android, Im currently using the Sprint Jellybean release which seems to be to basic compared to those mentioned.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Android_Monsters:
Latest cm10 nightly for me
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Androiduser96:
does CM10 have a lut of bugs? or its a every day ROM?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] sdsdqbam:
experimental builds

FrostyJB_4.1.1-X3.zip i love this rom its the best my fav. so far:good::good::good::good:
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] jneal9:
Casper's AOKP nightlies.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] tpcrackpipe:
Kaspers aokp nighties work perfectly
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] BTT8:
Liquidsmooth v7 is boss. Tons of customizable features and pretty darn good stable. Throw in ktoonsez kernel with with sio and smartassv2 checked and it's a wrap.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Androiduser96:
Can you guys link me that one? I haven't ever seen that one.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] n_alvarez2007:
Hi guys.

Recently I saw a recommendation to get the Blackjelly ROM V. 08 LIH so I flashed it on my phone and it's been working great. However I am noticing one particular problem with this ROM and need help with fixing the issue.

Occasionally when I lock the phone via the power button, the menu button and back button both light up but the screen doesn't. It's almost like it doesn't want to wake up from sleep except that the phone is functioning in the background. This has happened when I've received a text message while the phone was locked and I couldn't see what my message said because the screen wasn't turning on.

The temporary solution I've found with this has been to hard reset the phone by holding down the home button until the menu and back buttons turn off.

Then turning back on.

I don't want to have to keep doing this if the phone is acting up but I also don't know if this is a ROM-based issue or something else I'm not aware of. Please help? Thanks in advance.
[HTC One X] MaorSwan:
I'm simply screwed :(

I have installed Android Revolution HD 12 but haven't installed a JB firmware and now my phone is stuck on boot loop.. I've tried to recover to the RUU from the restore but it's stuck on boot loop too, and I can't do anything about it; I can access the bootloader easily but it's useless because my pc won't recognize my phone now and I can't use any cmd commands/transfer files to my sd card/access the sd card.

What can I do? :(

Edit: I've downloaded Android Revolution HD 9.7.2 and adb pushed it, then installed it successfully but it stills boot loops; what the hell am I supposed to do? I've done everything perfectly!

Edit #2: The screen it was stuck on before was "HTC ONE X", after that I've wiped cache/data/dalvik and then rebooted, and now the screen is "ANDROID" and it's stuck on it and boot loops.. it seems that no matter what I do, nothing seems to work. Please help :(
[HTC One X] robchongke:
did you flash the boot.img?
[HTC One X] MaorSwan:
Yes I have, it was all done perfectly.
[HTC One X] tomascus:
I've only encountered the android screen when flashing RUUs.

Try:

- go recovery

-wipe data

-wipe system

-wipe cache

-wipe dalvik

-flash ROM

-flash boot.img
[HTC One X] MaorSwan:
How can I flash boot.img if my pc won't recognize the phone?
[HTC One X] Mr Hofs:
So first you said you flashed it perfectly and now you are saying you couldn't because your phone is not recognized ?

Did u ever do a command like this

Fastboot flash boot boot.img

Ow and put you're bootloader info here ! ALL info from top to bottom.

Verstuurd van mijn HTC One X
[HTC One X] tomascus:
Hold power + volm down for like 10-15 seconds to get to bootloader and then select fastboot. It should read: FASTBOOT USB

if you're plugged in.
[HTC One X] MaorSwan:
First I've done everything perfectly, then after it was stuck on boot loop my pc wouldn't recognize it anymore.. Now I've managed to install some drivers so I can use cmd commands again and I've tried booting boot.img and then the ROM again, it still doesn't load.. still boot loops.

Here's the info:

Unlocked

S-ON

HBOOT-1.12.0000

CPLD - NONE

MICROP - NONE

RADIO-2.1204.135.20

EMMC: DISABLED

CPU: DISABLED

HW SECURE BOOT: ENABLED

MODEM PATH: OFF
[HTC One X] hd2neuling:
booting boot.img :confused:

You need "fastboot flash boot boot.img", then, when boot.img is flashed succesfull, for safety "fastboot erase cache".

Then reboot recovery, flash ROM with FullWipe or SuperWipe.zip from Mike.

LG, Helmut
[HTC One X] MaorSwan:
IT'S WORKING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YOU'RE A GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

My mistake was that I flashed boot before I flashed the ROM and not otherwise.. THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
[HTC One X] hd2neuling:
Should not matter if flashing boot.img or ROM first, sometimes i flash boot.img first, sometimes ROM first, depends on where i am (system or recovery) before flashing ;)

but i´m always erase cache in fastboot after flashing boot or recovery.

LG, Helmut
[HTC One X] MaorSwan:
Anyway, that seems to be the problem here, the order..