yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Barguast:
Horrendous? Really? Chrome runs pretty much perfectly for me. I've yet to find any website that causes notable lag. No complaints here.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] yyz71:
UGH!!!!
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] barondebxl:
I've never been a fan of chrome from android, however I think it did improve a tad bit, but really just a little (it still need a lot of work and still in beta to me). Anyway I think Google should have kept the stock android browser which is in my opinion the best mobile browser , better than safari or wp internet explorer. The quick controls, the fluidity and the support for flash makes it the best.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] red12355:
Definitely not horrendous. Its not really "smooth vs not smooth", the problem is that it's inconsistent. I would saw that 80% of the time its as smooth as safari on iOS, but the rest of the time it stutters a little, especially when the page is loading.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] scorpion667:
Most Android users aren't known to appreciate a smooth phone experience ;)

This may answer your question: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E406xXr4Mok&list=UUhQl2YkLt3dj-KDyGUBzcHw&index=6&feature=plcp
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Slappy00:
IT's actually much smother on the GN4 than on my ASUS T300
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Reyciugar:
I've compared Chrome on my N4 with the browser on my wife's SGS3. Chrome opens webpages super fast. It's faster than her S3, but the scrolling is sluggish in Chrome. It seems like a flick doesn't carry much inertia on the webpage and it doesn't scroll down very far. The super fast loading of web pages is great, but the scrolling is really bugging me.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ajfink:
Eh, Opera Mobile is my default browser.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lambomanx1:
Chrome isn't brilliant to be honest. Scrolling is smooth but it lags behind your motions, and loading performance is only okay. I personally use Dolphin as it feels the most like a desktop browser in terms of UI. Dolphin is far smoother.

Compared to iOS? No, not as smooth. However, it's honestly more than acceptable, coming from an iPhone 5 myself. Not something that you really notice when browsing.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] droidmakespwn:
Installed the aosp browser. Butter.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] barondebxl:
I'll second that. Pure butterness!
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jasonwc:
This is android. If you don't like chrome, don't use it. The aosp browser from jellybean 4.2 is totally smooth.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Serious_Beans:
Chrome isn't the best but it gets the job done fast enough and doesn't lag lol. For me too much effort to use another browser and sync all my stuff.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] yahoowizard:
The AOSP browser's pretty amazing.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Spartoi:
Chrome has scrolling issues. Dolphin is pretty smooth though.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Pedro Peguero Jr.:
I personally prefer Chrome over the AOSP browser because it syncs everything I need perfectly. The lag is minimal and doesn't even bother me. All personal preference
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] barondebxl:
True, it's a good option too.
[Asus Transformer TF700] jeremiah.wells:
I have combed through these forums and haven't been able to find an answer yet, so please forgive me if I have missed something. So here goes:

If: a) I have updated to JB, and

b) I unlocked my device and

c) I successfully installed TWRP and

d) I managed to brick my device insomuch that ONLY APX mode is available to me when I connect to my PC, is there a solution unbrick my device at this time?

Currently booting my device will only display the first ASUS boot screen and never goes any further.

Many thanks to anybody who can provide some insight.
[Asus Transformer TF700] MartyHulskemper:
What have you tried in the meantime? Did you install NvFlash before the update to JB? You cannot get to recovery? If you cannot but do have fastboot available, either use TWRP or CWM (which can be flashed via fastboot as well: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1926286 in case your recovery has been borked) and then flash a stock ROM from ASUS from here: http://www.asus.com/Tablet/Transformer_Pad/ASUS_Transformer_Pad_Infinity_TF700T/#download

Take a look here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1938129 as well.
[Asus Transformer TF700] jeremiah.wells:
MartyHulskemper, many thanks for your prompt reply. To answer your questions:

1) I have tried (in vain, I now understand) to use nvflash (first using wheelie with a couple configurations) and to no avail

2) I did NOT install nvflash before, as I was excited about rooting and wasn't abreast of all the consequences of updating directly to JB and then unlock and then root with a new device. Unfortunately I had read a post on (another website) that nvflash wasn't working on the TF700T (which I presume was correct at the time it was written) only to now learn that it is.

A note -- fastboot is not available and the only way I can get the device visible to a computer is to put it in APX mode.

This is a classic case of me jumping the gun without fully understanding what's implied with the various updates and root solutions out there. Basically I followed a guide and used a set of files distributed on scottsroms that indeed rooted my device with the TWRP recovery. What I then attempted and (I think what ultimately did my device to its current state) was to attempt to flash CWM. After that flash I couldn't get either recovery to boot and so I attempted a data wipe and was going to reflash with CWM. After that data wipe is when I could not longer boot.

Sorry about the novel but I guess I'm vainly hoping this may trigger and idea from you or a future reader about what my options are. I will look at the link you suggested and go from there.

Again, thank-you for any assistance you may provide.
[Asus Transformer TF700] jallweiss:
Can you get into recovery at all when you hold vol down and power? I had the same problem with my infinity when the .18 update came out, i had a freeze and a crash during normal use while the update was either downloading or changing something and when it restarted I couldnt do anything but go into APX. I never unlocked it (mainly because the asus tool wouldnt work) but I had to RMA to get it fixed. If you can at least get to the recovery menu you can try reinstalling the stock rom from an mSD. Otherwise you may have to do the same as me and RMA and hope that they dont tell you tough luck since its unlocked :( As far as I know the only way to recover the tablet when APX is your only option is with NVFlash, which I never installed because .30 was on my infinity when i bought it.
[Asus Transformer TF700] _that:
That is the exactly step that bricked many TF700s here (search the forums). "Wipe data" with a broken recovery = bootloader won't do anything else than try to boot the broken recovery.

If you didn't create a blob for wheelie/nvflash before, your only option now is to send it to Asus for a costly "repair" (they claim they have to change the mainboard, I don't know why they don't just use nvflash).
[Asus Transformer TF700] MartyHulskemper:
Yes, with only APX available but no NvFlash backup, there's very little to no light at the end of the tunnel. I also wondered why the reports of RMA'd users mention a motherboard change, but I do remember something about unit-specific code being backed up with NvFlash. Although I'd think it strange, it might be that even ASUS cannot revive a bricked 700 without knowing that code, necessitating the new motherboard with a known code. This is only speculation, of course, but it's the only reason I could think of.

@OP: with no fastboot available, you will not be able to follow either Scott's guide or reflash a recovery. I sincerely feel for you, especially since it was enthusiasm that got you into trouble. I know the resultant feeling, and I hate it, for it quells said enthusiasm in the future and make you overly cautious. I wish you a speedy and effective RMA!
[Asus Transformer TF700] okantomi:
I really feel for you...just bricked a phone last week and it's an awful feeling, like you should have known better. Good luck.

Just out of curiosity, did you use Rom Manager to flash CWM recovery? That's the kiss of death for the TF700.
[Asus Transformer TF700] jallweiss:
I feel for you too as this happened to me even without any type of modifications to my recovery or bootloader! As far as RMA and the motherboard change I am not sure whether they recovered my device without an actual change. When i got it back from RMA it was on the same firmware as before (not the most recent at the time) as well as retaining the same SN on my device. Since I got it back though I am unable to use the unlocker tool. I get that network error and a refusal from the asus unlock server that lots of people were having issues with a while back. I am in touch with Asus service now, but asus service is usually a long arduous process! I hope that they dont charge you for the replacement, but seeing as you unlocked its very possible :( if you have any sort of insurance from your credit card that may be a better route by trying to replace it as a lost or broken unit. My RMA was free (except shipping) but again, no unlock!

best of luck.
[Asus Transformer TF700] _that:
They must know the device key, because the unlocking process requires it. However it is plausible that service centers have no access to this information.

It's somehow depressing that not knowing 128 secret bits takes away control over our own devices.
[Asus Transformer TF700] MartyHulskemper:
In cases like this, I always hope you get a motivated technician that actually hunts down your serial from that database and helps you out. Guess I'm a bit naive in that regard.

Yeah, those 16 bytes keeping the door shut are a major bummer, as is the fact that NvFlash was not pre-installed anyway...
[Asus Transformer TF700] jeremiah.wells:
To answer your curiosity, NO... I did not install or use Rom Manager in any way to get to this state.
[Asus Transformer TF700] firedawg24:
Got a question. Mine is rooted but locked, i attempted to install TWRP before unlocking. I can still boot it up but i cant get into recovery. Can i unlock it without a working recovery and just reinstall TWRP? what are my options? Any help would be great.

edit: nevermind, i think i found the answer...
[Asus Transformer TF700] Ologn:
Before I spend a bunch of time on this...

Has anybody tried to setup a software raid-0 using the internal flash memory and the external sdcard?

The technical challenges seem to be:

1) Build a kernel with raid support.

2) Partition the external and internal memory.

3) Format the raid.

4) Mount the raid.

5) Redirect mount points to the raid.

2) seems to be what I'm unsure about. I was thinking of using a 16 gig external card and pairing this with 16 gigs of the internal card. Is there a way to access the internal sdcard in an umounted state? If it isn't mounted then it might be possible to use a disk tool to re-partition the internal card.
[Asus Transformer TF700] Private Pyle:
Maybe this is what you are looking for?

https://github.com/steven676/android-lvm-mod
[Asus Transformer TF700] _that:
You can use the recovery (e.g. TWRP) without a mounted /data partition. However, re-partitioning the TF700 will be a challenge due to the double partition tables (the Tegra proprietary one, and the GPT near the end of the block device). Maybe it is easier to create a big container file on /data and use a loop device for lvm.
[Asus Transformer TF700] Ologn:
Loop back is great idea for testing too!

I think I'm going to drop back a step and write a small app to test the premise.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] mindnumbinglyfun:
I have high demands for my phone and I need a rom and kernal that can perform very well. Ideally I need to have options for theming, no less than all the stock settings, and ability to overclock to at least 1.8. Myblast phone didn't have nearly as many options from developers which made it somewhat easy to decide. Here I'm seeing a whole lot and don't really know where to start. I have a family and a job where I work at least 50 hours every week so honestly its hard to find time to read up on a lot of developments. Could you suggest a good rom and kernal for me to start with?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] ddurandSGS3:
theres a guide somehwere but i cant seem to find it. you should look for it. i think neverendingsin wrote it up. It discusses AOSP vs TW in detail if i remember correctly.

original development - CM10, cyanogenmod roms mostly in here. these are built on AOSP.

development - roms based on touchwiz

both offer a unique set of customizations and modifications. I suggest trying a few and see what works for you.

Someone post up that guide if you kno what im referring to.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] mindnumbinglyfun:
Thanks for the word. Ill probably start with cm10.
[HTC Desire S] andrewfd:
I recently found that the left hand side of the screen was not working well so I installed a test app that draws on the screen in response to touch (Screen Touch Test - Cheapskate Productions). It shows that there is a 10 to 20 mm strip of the screen all down the left hand side that doesn't respond at all, including half of the home button. Typing "a" on the keyboard is pretty hard as only a small part of the "a" key is outside this deadzone.

Is there a way of resetting the calibration of the touch screen to see if it's a "software" fix?

If that doesn't work, then I assume it's a hardware problem - if so can the screen be replaced or would that not fix the problem?

thanks in advance for help

Andrew

HTC Desire S

Bought unlocked from Amazon and on Vodafone

Running stock firmware

No rooting or modding done at all.

I think it's on HTC Sense 3.5 and Android 2.3.5.
[HTC Desire S] realmajor:
Have the same issue on my saga but, it differs a little bit.

- Have it on right screen side not on the left and only about 1-2mm

- in checking tools like multitouch tester seems to be all fine, and in drawing apps almost perfekt only the left lower corner, the pointer fade about 1mm 2 early.

- Softbuttons all fine, in my case would be the search button affected

I think its not something with sreencalibration, it seems to bee calibrated pretty good, I asume its has somthng 2 do with the digitizer.

Where the saga was famous 4 broken or partial broken digitziers.

Now after flashin some roms, in my case I say its hardware related, and I will bring it soon in a service dept as long it has warranty.
[HTC Desire S] andrewfd:
I got onto HTC support webchat. They made me do a diagnostic test (open the dialer and enter *#*#3424#*#*). They confirmed it as a hardware issue and it's going back under warranty for repair.

If you send yours back, you need to put the stock software back and get it to factory settings. I think mods to the phone invalidate your warranty. :confused:
[HTC Desire S] realmajor:
^ ^ thats the reason I didnt send it in atm, and its not a problem 4 me, and to wait 4 weeks for my mobile and then its maybe worse then before nahh

But I think I will leave it rooted and s-off'ed, because its clear an HW issue and that one its shure its not caused through SW, other wise they heve to proof me that how a custom rom will affect the digitizer-hardware ^ ^ hrhr or I quick flash 2 stock to prevent discussion.

And my case with warranty is eaven worse coz it was a branded device, and I have to bring it to a provder where Im not a paying customer. H8 all that thingis thats why I like XDA that much ^ ^

But I think before warranty is gone I give it a try, just to see.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] xixgrimmxix:
I dunno if its possible. But i read u can take other systemui.apk files from other roms and use on others. Could someone get the one fRom cm10 or liquid smooth? I know how to do everything else just need the file
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Bradl79:
U can download the rom then extract the file from it. Its under system/app
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Bradl79:
Here is the one from a paranoid android cm10 rom if that helps u
[LG Optimus 3D] Cav3:
hey i really dont like the launcher that comes with The ICS Rom its LG's one i want the Actual Official ICS launcher. from google if possible

i seen plenty of launchers but im trying to make a rom and i dont want third party launchers but i dont want the preset LG on either.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] goast:
I'm using this Rom and I went and downloaded the pa preferences that were suggested, in akop and in pa, they.both say that there is.tablet modes, after using the akop to force tablet ui, in the pa settings,.there is a place for workspace and for.apps or.something.I.just.want.to,see in.tablet.mode can someone walk me.through
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ÜBER™:
Next time please post questions either in the thread of the ROM you're having issues with or start a thread in questions and answers not here.

Having no experience with this im sorry i cant help.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] goast:
No problem yeah I did but the rented is dead and I will remember to use the q and a section, just didn't want to get told to go to Sprint section lol
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] scottspa74:
I really don't even see or understand the question

hurled from my AOKP'd Evo LTE. Enjoy.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] KennyG123:
Please read forum rules before posting

Development is for developers to post releases

Questions go in Q&A

Thread Moved

Thank you for your cooperation

Friendly Neighborhood Moderator
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] goast:
OK my question is how do I set it up in tablet mode using the akop setting and pa (paranoidandroid) settings? I posted in his thread but is dead
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] goast:
When I tried it boot looped and then when I reset it was all jacked up
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] trim81:
I can recieve text messages, but it only pops up and I cannot view it in messages.

Anyone know where the messages db file is located?

Which folder so I can delete and start over
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Superthrust:
bumping for justice....

this could very well solve my problem since i can view them in popups (via handcent) but when i go into the conversation screen or message inbox, there is nothing there.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] trim81:
/data/data/com.android.providers.telephony/databases/mmssms.db

Rename the mmssms. Db file to. .Bak. Or delete

That will fix it

Solved my own problem.

Hut the thanks button
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Superthrust:
were you having the same issue as ME?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] trim81:
Yes exact issue as you.

Well it wasn't my phone, it was for a friend.

But yes it fixed it 100 percent.

Try it
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] trim81:
Make sure to reboot first after deletion.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] DerIdiot:
I've been getting random complete loss of all SMS data, so I just tried this and then used SMS Backup+ to restore my messages. So far it's fine, but I have 2800+ messages, perhaps that's the issue? Hopefully it solves my problem though.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Superthrust:
The problem is back and with a vengeance.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] trim81:
Delete the db file and start fresh. New
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nitroblu:
I find it really annoying that the phone loses the current date and time whenever the battery is pulled (if you're a power user who carries a spare battery, you will understand). I choose not to enable retrieving the info from the network so that my phone isn't constantly waking to update from the network.

Is there a way to avoid this behavior from happening?
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] p107r0:
afaik it would require the Note to have an additional backup battery (like cmos battery in PC's), the last device I've seen with those were made by Psion in last century
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lee yun khong:
Sorry mate...no at the moment. If im not mistaken, at gb days this problem doesnt exist. But start appered after ics rollout.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] afrizal87:
i couldn't found any forum or thread for xperia SL,does it has same methods for unlocking bootloader,root,custom roms like xperia S?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] NomNomM:
same here, same :)

same here xD i cant find it anyway, but im gonna try some guide for xperia s

SL is just a upgrade version of S, it seems to work , but not really sure :)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Toledo_JAB:
Asking here In the Xperia S discussion thread may help.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1521563

~Jaramie

sent from my ION
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] zhuhang:
I think it is the same.

The only difference is the processor, so give all Xperia S mods and tuts a try!
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] vodka2oz:
I tried flashng Xs roms to my XsL and it worked just fine
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] AZ FadeOut:
Having battery issues so I'm looking for a stock rooted Rom and can't seem to find one. I found one over at the mik mik, but It's broken...sense and Facebook crash on the reg. Can someone point me in the right direction?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] murkstylez:
Use flipz fresh LTE its one of the best

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=27081401

from my FreshEVOLTE using xda premium
[Nexus 10 General] Sib64:
You want to buy one of the Google devices and you don't know if you can order in your country or area.

It's really simple.

Just use this app. Select your device and you will see if it's in stock or not ;)

Google Nexus Devices World Availability Checker

Sending from my tf300 using Tapatalk premium between sky and earth
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] Aldo101t:
HAPPY THANKSGIVING to all in the community, have a good day.
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] slimshotty:
Happy Thanksgiving to you and the rest of the forum. Happy Turkey Day!
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] Linch89:
Have some good chow for those who can't! Happy thanksgiving!
[Nexus 4 General] ScottC:
I sold my S3 and switched to my old GNex while I waited on the N4. Ordered, shipped pretty much right away and got it. But now I'm actually quite disappointed. The screen is awful compared to the GNex or S3. Wireless display doesn't work (I guess I can blame Netgear for that). Wireless charging doesn't work right (Qi certified chargers should work on all Qi devices IMHO).

All in all, I actually miss my GNex, and think I may just go back to that. Nothing on the N4 amazes me.

Me > sad.
[Nexus 4 General] roughavoc:
I used the device in store today, although the screen isn't anywhere near sgs3 in terms of colour, its not as bad as you make it out to be
[Nexus 4 General] ScottC:
I have it in front of me side by side with my GNex - and the difference is insane. Colors are washed out, black is grey and the contract is poor.

In *my* opinion, one of the worst displays I've seen in a long time. Samsung has spoiled me...
[Nexus 4 General] dpaul007:
The only thing I will agree with is the screen. Not as vibrant as my Vibrant was, but I don't care. I have a phone that does everything I want it to. Have not tried wireless charging yet and probably will never use the wireless display.

Sell it to someone who wants it and go back to your old phone.
[Nexus 4 General] Danny80y:
I hate the amoled screen on the Gnex versus N4. The N4 is a huge improvement. It isn't "washed out" its just not oversaturated like half the phones on the market are.
[Nexus 4 General] Clarkster:
Yeah, it will not looked as over-saturated as an amoled screen. Amoleds might look colorful, but are way too over-saturated in my opinion. What you are seeing on the Nexus 4 is how the colors should look. The Nexus 4s that are being shipped haven't been calibrated properly, but at least they don't look as insane as an amoled screen.
[Nexus 4 General] chrisjcks:
Sigh

Another user who had become accustomed to poor amoled screens.

The colours that amoled shows are not correct, they are severely oversaturated.
[Nexus 4 General] Maknora:
Yep. Even Samsung will veer away from amoled